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Economic Security & Inequality

Shared prosperity requires strengthening economic security, reducing poverty, and addressing disparities among American households.

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Taking on tax: Lessons from the 2021 expansion of the Child Tax Credit
On January 30, The Hamilton Project at Brookings will host a virtual event focused on the effects of the 2021 expansion of the Child Tax Credit.
Economic Security & Inequality Tax Policy & Budget
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Low-income workers experience—by far—the most earnings and work hours instability
Economic Security & Inequality Employment & Wages
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Has pay kept up with inflation?
Economic Security & Inequality Employment & Wages
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A federal guarantee for earned paid time off
Economic Security & Inequality Employment & Wages

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The Hamilton Project commissions and produces publications that foster broad-based, sustainable economic growth.
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Low-income workers experience—by far—the most earnings and work hours instability
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A federal guarantee for earned paid time off
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Assessing the state of household finances in nine charts
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Beyond hunger: The role of SNAP in alleviating financial strain for low-income households

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We do need more moms in politics. JD Vance won’t get us there
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They have jobs but still need help to feed their families
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Who the U.S. economic safety net leaves behind
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States slow to opt into permanent summer meals program

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THP visualizes economic issues through figures and data interactives.
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Has pay kept up with inflation?

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