Short-term fluctuations in family incomes and in workers’ earnings have consequences not only for family economic wellbeing but also for the health of the broader U.S. economy. Equitable Growth serves as a hub for researchers working on defining levels and trends in U.S. family income and earnings volatility, connecting the dots between these metrics and outcomes for a variety of social policies and programs while simultaneously growing the evidence base for how these micr0-level trends for families and individuals are impacting the strength and stability of the economy.
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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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Consumption volatility across the U.S. income distribution is highest among low-income workers and their families
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Earnings instability and mobility over our working lives: Improving short- and long-term economic well-being for U.S. workers
February 18, 2020
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Planning for the next recession by reforming U.S. automatic stabilizers
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Household insecurity matters for U.S. macroeconomic stability
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Stratification economics: What it is and how it advances our understanding of inequality
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African American men and the U.S. labor market during recessions and economic recoveries
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January Jobs report: U.S. employment growth surpasses expectations, but it is essential to boost job quality in manufacturing
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Consumption volatility across the U.S. income distribution is highest among low-income workers and their families
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How new job search technologies are affecting the U.S. labor market
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Jobs Report: U.S. employment growth slowed in December, with the leisure and hospitality industry far from recovered
January 7, 2022
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Exploring the impact of automation and new technologies on the future of U.S. workers and their families
December 17, 2021
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December 3, 2021
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