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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The dynamics of household economic circumstances around a birth

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All work and no pay for many women around the globe

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Are unpredictable schedules harming U.S. workers’ health?

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Nothing left to lose? Changes experienced by Detroit low- and moderate-income households during the Great Recession

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Working by the hour: The economic consequences of unpredictable scheduling practices

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Looking beyond GDP when measuring welfare

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Retiring in the United States amid low interest rates

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The employment effects of a much higher U.S. federal minimum wage: Lessons from other rich countries

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The effect of government cash assistance on household credit access and use

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Understanding employer provision of paid parental leave in NY, CT, and PA

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Gender gap or parenthood gaps? The contribution of parenthood to the gender wage gap, 1983-2013

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The misplaced debate about job loss and a $15 minimum wage

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