A New Vision for Social Housing in America ArticleSeptember 19, 2024 A New Vision for Social Housing in America The most effective way to solve America’s severe housing affordability crisis is to undertake a bold federal program of social housing construction that will deliver millions of new affordable, self-sustaining housing units located in opportunity-rich areas. Sep 19, 2024 Kevin DeGood, Christian E. Weller, David Ballard, 1 More Jessica Vela
The Trump Tax Cuts Led to Record-Low, Not High, Revenues Outside of a Recession ArticleAugust 28, 2024 The Trump Tax Cuts Led to Record-Low, Not High, Revenues Outside of a Recession Federal revenues lag far behind pre-tax cut budget projections. Aug 28, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Brendan Duke, Jessica Vela
Converting Vacant Office Space Into Housing ReportJuly 30, 2024 Converting Vacant Office Space Into Housing The adaptive reuse of underutilized office buildings, if paired with government support and comprehensive planning, might be a valuable tool in many local markets for addressing the vast need for more—and more affordable—housing. Jul 30, 2024 Michela Zonta, Lily Roberts, Jessica Vela
Any Budget Deal Should Preserve Parity ArticleJuly 1, 2024 Any Budget Deal Should Preserve Parity As Congress renegotiates the budget levels for fiscal year 2025, it should match every additional dollar of defense investment with an equal amount of nondefense spending. Jul 1, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
A Senate Republican Defense Proposal Would Balloon Military Funding by Roughly $6 Trillion ArticleJune 11, 2024 A Senate Republican Defense Proposal Would Balloon Military Funding by Roughly $6 Trillion Sen. Wicker’s plan would nearly double defense funding, draining away resources from other U.S. priorities. Jun 11, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
What Would It Take To Stabilize the Debt-to-GDP Ratio? ReportJune 5, 2024 What Would It Take To Stabilize the Debt-to-GDP Ratio? Because most of the Bush-era tax cuts were permanently extended, the United States is projected to have the debt ratio rise indefinitely. Closing this fiscal gap would require decreasing primary deficits by 2.1 percentage points of GDP, on average. Jun 5, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
Permanently Extending the Trump Tax Cuts Would Increase Upward Pressure on the Debt Ratio by More Than 50 Percent ArticleJune 5, 2024 Permanently Extending the Trump Tax Cuts Would Increase Upward Pressure on the Debt Ratio by More Than 50 Percent If Congress renews the Trump tax package, the fiscal gap will grow from 2.1 percent of GDP to 3.3 percent of GDP, making debt ratio stabilization 54 percent harder. Jun 5, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
Permanently Extending the Trump Tax Cuts Would Cost $4 Trillion Over the Next Decade ArticleMay 8, 2024 Permanently Extending the Trump Tax Cuts Would Cost $4 Trillion Over the Next Decade Permanently extending the Trump tax cuts would cost $400 billion per year and give the largest tax cut to extremely rich households. May 8, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union ArticleMarch 4, 2024 5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union In 2023, the U.S. economy once again proved its strength and resilience, creating a strong foundation for the year ahead. Mar 4, 2024 Rose Khattar, David Ballard, Jessica Vela
5 Immediate Effects of a Partial Shutdown of the Federal Government on March 2 ArticleFebruary 28, 2024 5 Immediate Effects of a Partial Shutdown of the Federal Government on March 2 Here are five ways that a partial shutdown of the federal government could immediately affect you if Congress does not make its March 1 deadline. Feb 28, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Jessica Vela
5 Immediate Effects of a January 20 Partial Shutdown ArticleJanuary 17, 2024 5 Immediate Effects of a January 20 Partial Shutdown Here are five ways that a January 20 partial shutdown of the federal government could immediately affect you. Jan 17, 2024 Jessica Vela, Bobby Kogan
6 Ways Bidenomics Is Delivering for Young People ArticleOctober 5, 2023 6 Ways Bidenomics Is Delivering for Young People The Biden administration’s actions to strengthen the economy are helping ensure young people have a brighter future. Oct 5, 2023 Jessica Vela, Crystal Weise