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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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Why federal food assistance became politically polarizing—and what to do about it

By Carlos Fernando Avenancio-Leon,

February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026

Carlos Fernando Avenancio-Leon,
Families
TOPICS: 1
Economic Wellbeing
TOPICS: Economic Wellbeing
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U.S. social insurance programs support workers and economic growth

By Megan Rivera,

December 2, 2025

December 2, 2025

Megan Rivera,
FamiliesInequality & MobilityLabor
TOPICS: 8
Childcare & Early Education, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Minimum Wage, Pay Equity, Poverty
TOPICS: Childcare & Early Education, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Minimum Wage, Pay Equity, Poverty
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States can support children and their economies using direct cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program

By Megan Rivera, Christopher Bangert-Drowns,

August 28, 2025

August 28, 2025

Megan Rivera, Christopher Bangert-Drowns,
Families
TOPICS: 1
Economic Wellbeing
TOPICS: Economic Wellbeing
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What is social infrastructure, and how does it support economic growth in the United States?

By Alix Gould-Werth, Sam Abbott, Emilie Openchowski,

January 26, 2023

January 26, 2023

Alix Gould-Werth, Sam Abbott, Emilie Openchowski,
FamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 4
Childcare & Early Education, Economic Wellbeing, Paid Leave, Unemployment Insurance
TOPICS: Childcare & Early Education, Economic Wellbeing, Paid Leave, Unemployment Insurance
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The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States

By Shailly Gupta Barnes,

December 8, 2022

December 8, 2022

Shailly Gupta Barnes,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 6
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
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Distributional weighting in benefit-cost analysis is practical and effective at assessing government rulemaking without bias against low-income individuals

By Daniel Acland,

November 13, 2025

November 13, 2025

Daniel Acland,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 3
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, GDP 2.0
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, GDP 2.0

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Do not abandon the care agenda

By Equitable Growth,

March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025

Equitable Growth,
FamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 4
Childcare & Early Education, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Paid Leave
TOPICS: Childcare & Early Education, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Paid Leave
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The U.S. House of Representatives’ budget resolution threatens social infrastructure programs, putting families’ well-being at risk

By Priyanka Anand, Robert Moffitt,

March 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

Priyanka Anand, Robert Moffitt,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 4
Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Poverty
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Poverty
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Testimony by Michael Linden House Oversight Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services

By Michael Linden,

February 11, 2025

February 11, 2025

Michael Linden,
Families
TOPICS: 1
Economic Wellbeing
TOPICS: Economic Wellbeing
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ASSA 2025 Round-up: Day 3

By Equitable Growth,

January 6, 2025

January 6, 2025

Equitable Growth,
FamiliesInequality & MobilityTax & MacroeconomicsLabor
TOPICS: 8
Childcare & Early Education, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Individual Taxation, Minimum Wage, Race & Ethnicity, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
TOPICS: Childcare & Early Education, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Individual Taxation, Minimum Wage, Race & Ethnicity, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
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ASSA 2025 Round-up: Day 2

By Equitable Growth,

January 5, 2025

January 5, 2025

Equitable Growth,
Tax & MacroeconomicsInequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 8
Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Health, Individual Taxation, Post-secondary Education, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
TOPICS: Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Health, Individual Taxation, Post-secondary Education, Taxes, Inequality & Growth
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ASSA 2025 Round-up: Day 1

By Equitable Growth,

January 4, 2025

January 4, 2025

Equitable Growth,
LaborTax & MacroeconomicsInequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 6
AI, tech, & the economy, Climate, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Minimum Wage, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: AI, tech, & the economy, Climate, Economic Inequality, Economic Wellbeing, Minimum Wage, Race & Ethnicity
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Recent research shows how paid leave impacts women’s employment and financial security in the United States

By Shira Markoff,

December 13, 2024

December 13, 2024

Shira Markoff,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 5
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Paid Leave
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Gender, Paid Leave
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New research highlights the impact of COVID-era unconditional cash benefits for U.S. workers and families

By Shira Markoff,

December 10, 2024

December 10, 2024

Shira Markoff,
Inequality & MobilityFamiliesLabor
TOPICS: 4
Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty, Unemployment Insurance
TOPICS: Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty, Unemployment Insurance
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Request for Proposals: Promoting competition and supporting workers in an era of AI innovation

By Equitable Growth,

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024

Equitable Growth,
LaborCompetitionTax & MacroeconomicsFamiliesInequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 33
AI, tech, & the economy, Anticompetitive Conduct, Antitrust Enforcement, Bargaining Power, Business Taxation, Childcare & Early Education, Climate, Concentration, Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Fiscal Policy, GDP 2.0, Gender, Health, Income & Earnings Volatility, Individual Taxation, Job Mobility, K-12, Minimum Wage, Monetary Policy, Monopsony, Paid Leave, Pay Equity, Post-secondary Education, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity, Schedule Stability, Taxes, Inequality & Growth, Unemployment Insurance, Wage Stagnation
TOPICS: AI, tech, & the economy, Anticompetitive Conduct, Antitrust Enforcement, Bargaining Power, Business Taxation, Childcare & Early Education, Climate, Concentration, Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Fiscal Policy, GDP 2.0, Gender, Health, Income & Earnings Volatility, Individual Taxation, Job Mobility, K-12, Minimum Wage, Monetary Policy, Monopsony, Paid Leave, Pay Equity, Post-secondary Education, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity, Schedule Stability, Taxes, Inequality & Growth, Unemployment Insurance, Wage Stagnation
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Request for proposals: Research grants for early career scholars

By Equitable Growth,

October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024

Equitable Growth,
CompetitionLaborTax & MacroeconomicsFamiliesInequality & Mobility
TOPICS: 32
Anticompetitive Conduct, Antitrust Enforcement, Bargaining Power, Business Taxation, Childcare & Early Education, Climate, Concentration, Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Fiscal Policy, GDP 2.0, Gender, Health, Income & Earnings Volatility, Individual Taxation, Job Mobility, K-12, Minimum Wage, Monetary Policy, Monopsony, Paid Leave, Pay Equity, Post-secondary Education, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity, Schedule Stability, Taxes, Inequality & Growth, Unemployment Insurance, Wage Stagnation
TOPICS: Anticompetitive Conduct, Antitrust Enforcement, Bargaining Power, Business Taxation, Childcare & Early Education, Climate, Concentration, Credit & Debt, Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Fiscal Policy, GDP 2.0, Gender, Health, Income & Earnings Volatility, Individual Taxation, Job Mobility, K-12, Minimum Wage, Monetary Policy, Monopsony, Paid Leave, Pay Equity, Post-secondary Education, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity, Schedule Stability, Taxes, Inequality & Growth, Unemployment Insurance, Wage Stagnation
In Conversation

In Conversation with Mishaela Durán

By Shira Markoff,

September 12, 2024

September 12, 2024

Shira Markoff,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 3
Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty
TOPICS: Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Poverty
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The Highway to Displacement: Interstate 10 and Black Communities in New Orleans

By Jhacova Williams,

August 27, 2024

August 27, 2024

Jhacova Williams,
Inequality & MobilityFamilies
TOPICS: 6
Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
TOPICS: Economic Inequality, Economic Mobility, Economic Wellbeing, Economics of Place, Poverty, Race & Ethnicity
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