The Harvest of American Racism
Using the market mechanism to solve structural problems is the wrong approach to improving distressed communities.
Ending Special Tax Treatment for the Very Wealthy
Trump’s Trade Deal and the Road Not Taken
Blueprint for the 21st Century
Building Progressive Infrastructure
Toward a Robust Competition Policy
The Modern Company Town
Workers in highly concentrated labor markets need stronger antitrust enforcement and labor protections.
The Middle Class Continues to Struggle as Union Density Remains Low
David Madland and Malkie Wall analyze new data from the U.S. Census Bureau on union membership rates and the low share of income going to the middle class.
Farewell for Now, but Not for Long
The final Thinking CAP podcast revisits Daniella and Ed's discussion with AFSCME President Lee Saunders about the labor movement
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2019 Jobs Release
Policymakers and economists must consider populations who face high economic barriers when evaluating the health of the labor market.
The Trump Administration’s Trade Agenda
Working families are bearing the brunt of the damage of the Trump administration’s trade agenda.
China Tariff Costs by Congressional District
As is the case with the rest of its economic policies, the administration has put business interests over working people in its trade policy.
Planning for the Future in an Uncertain Economy
This week, Ed sits down with CAP Senior Economist Gbenga Ajilore to discuss warning signs in the economy, what they might mean, as well as some of the contributing factors.
Racism and Sexism Combine to Shortchange Working Black Women
The fight for Black women’s equal pay must address race and gender biases that erode Black women’s wages and undermine their ability to thrive.
Corporate Governance and Workers
Power within corporations has shifted away from Main Street in favor of Wall Street, but collective bargaining, competition, tax fairness, and corporate long-termism can help American capitalism do better.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Oregon
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Oregon, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Minnesota
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Minnesota, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Maine
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Maine, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Louisiana
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Louisiana, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.
Fast Facts: Economic Security for Women and Families in Illinois
In order to advance economic security for women and families in Illinois, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all.