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In Conversation with Natalie Foster (opens in a new tab)
In Conversation Jul 2, 2024
Equitable Growth in Conversation is a recurring series where we talk with economists and other academics to help us better understand whether and how economic inequality affects economic growth and…
Request for proposals: Research grants for early career scholars (opens in a new tab)
RFPs Nov 30, 2023
What is social infrastructure, and how does it support economic growth in the United States? (opens in a new tab)
Videos Jan 26, 2023
The word “infrastructure” brings to mind the big physical systems that underpin the U.S. economy, such as highways, bridges, tunnels, and water and sewage systems. Indeed, infrastructure is composed of…
Diversity in Economics video series uplifts diverse voices and research in economics and social sciences (opens in a new tab)
Videos Jan 5, 2023
A key priority of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth is supporting researchers from underrepresented backgrounds and at various points along their career ladders, contributing to the broader effort to…
The economic impact of housing insecurity in the United States (opens in a new tab)
Videos Dec 8, 2022
This column is the first in a series by guest authors examining systemic racial, ethnic, and gender inequities in the U.S. economy and in access to government social infrastructure and…
Making Short-Time Compensation work for the low-wage service sector (opens in a new tab)
Reports May 11, 2022
A first step to making Short-Time Compensation work for the broader U.S. economy Fast facts Short-Time Compensation—a social insurance program also known as worksharing that is part of the larger…
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