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Democrats aren’t saying much about reducing poverty and unemployment. Why?
“Studies by the Census Bureau and by poverty expert Robert Greenstein have found that inclusive and targeted programs have both been important in reducing hard…
The Washington Post: Same-gender female couples make $30,000 less a year than their male counterparts
"The research, undertaken by the Brookings Institution’s Hamilton Project, an economic-focused policy think tank, found an income gap of nearly $30,000 between…
Axios: Women in same-gender partnerships face a double pay gap
"A new analysis from The Hamilton Project, a policy think tank at The Brookings Institution, offers new info, delving into five years of Census data on same-ge…
The New York Times: Dream of buying a home gets harder for single mothers
"Just before the pandemic, in January 2020, 81 percent of single mothers were participating in the labor force, meaning they were working or looking for work, …
Removing policy obstacles to competitive labor markets
In a new blog, Ryan Nunn outlines reforms to occupational licensing and non-compete contracts that would boost labor market competition and benefit workers.
Wendy Edelberg discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment
Wendy Edelberg joined the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis to discuss the forthcoming jobs report and the need for strong federal action to addres…
Non-compete contracts: Potential justifications and the relevant evidence
Ryan Nunn speaks at the Federal Trade Commission about his research concerning non-compete contracts.
Jay Shambaugh testifies on connecting more people to work
On November 20, 2019, Jay Shambaugh testified before the U.S. Joint Economic Committee during the hearing, "Connecting More People to Work".
