Families Economic Wellbeing
Topic Economic Wellbeing

Economic policy often focuses on metrics of economic growth, such as GDP, that don’t capture the many other ways policies impact the wellbeing of communities, families, and individuals across the country. Equitable Growth highlights relevant, cross-cutting work that enhances our understanding of how economic policy impacts not just economic growth but also families’ wellbeing.

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What is social infrastructure, and how does it support economic growth in the United States?

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Expert Focus: Examining the implications of financial well-being and asset building

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A missed opportunity to expand the Child Tax Credit will affect U.S. families and the broader economy now and for years to come

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The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States

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Household insecurity matters for U.S. macroeconomic stability

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Is moving to a new place key to upward mobility for U.S. workers and their families?

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Coronavirus Recession

How the coronavirus pandemic is harming family well-being for U.S. low-wage workers

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Coronavirus Recession

Getting money urgently to low-wage U.S. workers

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Coronavirus Recession

Congress fights back, and it’s absolutely necessary

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Coronavirus Recession

Research shows paid leave is needed to protect families, workers, and businesses during the coronavirus recession and beyond

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Coronavirus Recession

Paid medical and caregiving leave during the coronavirus pandemic: What they are and why they matter

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Coronavirus Recession

Paid caregiving leave: A missing piece in the U.S. social insurance system

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Coronavirus Recession

What does the research say about paid family and medical leave policy design options in the United States?

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Coronavirus Recession

What is paid medical leave and how does it support U.S. workers’ health and the U.S. economy?

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Coronavirus Recession

The president must appoint a COVID-19 czar to ramp up production of medical supplies

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Coronavirus Recession

Economic experts propose policy responses to coronavirus recession

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Expert Focus: Women’s History Month

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In joint letter, Equitable Growth asks Congress to ‘stanch economic bleeding’ in COVID-19 legislative package

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