A federal budget that responds to current needs while investing in our future U.S. economy requires higher revenue collection.

The auto-enrollment change replaces the previous structure, which required parents or guardians to sign up.

A debt‑to‑wealth lens shows how wealth differences and inequality shape fiscal capacity and strategies for reducing government debt.

Section 338 tariffs in the Trump administration’s trade war with Canada are increasing costs, disrupting key industries, and straining supply chains across both economies. This piece analyzes new…

Policymakers can prepare for potential labor market disruptions caused by AI by investing in programs that support economic resiliency.

Immigration supports stronger economic growth by expanding the U.S. labor force, boosting productivity, increasing profitability for businesses, and strengthening consumer demand.

Why scaling the national debt by what the country owns—not just what it earns in a year—reshapes the debate over how much we owe and who could help pay it down.

Equitable Growth's AI database collects research on how AI technologies may affect work, workers, and the labor market.

A deep dive of federal record-keeping found that government-back lending practices in the 1930's and '40s were biased against Black borrowers, according to a new study published in Nature.

Why scaling the national debt by what the country owns—not just what it earns in a year—reshapes the debate over how much we owe and who could help pay it down.

Many first-time buyers don't account for insurance, taxes, repairs and income shocks that can put a strain on household finances.

Trade policy uncertainty means many U.S. firms are adopting a wait-and-see approach—holding off on investment and hiring decisions that drive economic growth.

Sweeping jobs displacements—if they do occur in the near future due to AI—will require policy responses other than Unemployment Insurance.

Personal Income nudged up slightly in May but is trending down over the past 6 months, which could be a worrying sign for the U.S. economy.

How the U.S. government can soften the blow of automation.

Shayna Strom and Costa Samaras discuss AI deployment, data center development, and energy infrastructure in this installment of In Conversation.

This report aims to help policymakers make sense of the wealth and income thresholds they see in revenue scoring and other datasets.

Attempts to influence the Federal Reserve by weakening its independence falls foul of abundant evidence of the benefits of central bank independence.

If those in the middle class feel as though they are “falling behind,” it could be because they are, indeed, falling further away from the top.

The labor movement and unions can strengthen political democracy and help workers manage technological transitions.

Lily Roberts has been named the new vice president of policy and programs at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth.

A settlement of the Iran war would bring some immediate economic relief, but the destruction of infrastructure means global and U.S. economic growth will likely continue to suffer.

In addition to protecting workers at risk of injury and death, heat standards also offer indirect but essential protections for the overall U.S. economy.

In a new report, the World Bank thinks better of its old free-market absolutism.

Podcast Episode · 1440 Explores · April 15 · Bonus · 25m

A look at the growth and abuse of retirement tax incentives by wealthy Americans, why it matters to average retirement savers, and promising remedies.

A series of essays that explore the economic and cultural factors that contribute to the rise of populism and policy solutions.

Equitable Growth hosted a webinar examining the economic, fiscal, and labor‑market effects of evolving U.S. tariff laws and regulations.