Publications
The Hamilton Project produces and commissions policy proposals and analyses to promote broad-based economic growth by embracing a significant role for well-designed government policies and public investment.
Economic Facts
Twelve facts about the economics of education
This set of economic facts explores current trends and future directions in education.
Education
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Prime-age women are still driving the labor market recovery
Employment & Wages
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Beyond hunger: The role of SNAP in alleviating financial strain for low-income households
Economic Security & Inequality
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Which states need support in welcoming new immigrants?
Effective Government
Tax Policy & Budget
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Policy Proposals
December 1, 2006
Investing in the best and brightest: Increased fellowship support for American scientists and engineers
Richard Freeman discusses the National Science Foundation fellowship policy. He argues that current U.S. NSF fellowship policy gives less of an incentive for s…
Policy Proposals
December 1, 2006
Prizes for technological innovation
Thomas Kalil proposes expanding the US government’s use of prizes and Advanced Market Commitments to stimulate technological innovation in space exploration, A…
Policy Proposals
December 1, 2006
Aligning patent presumptions with the reality of patent review: A proposal for patent reform
Doug Lichtman discusses the limitations of the current patent review system and proposes policy reforms that would correct for these issues.