7 Reasons the U.S. Economy Is Among the Strongest in the G7 ArticleJul 25, 2023 7 Reasons the U.S. Economy Is Among the Strongest in the G7 Cooling inflation, continued economic growth, and a strong labor market exemplify the sustained resilience of the U.S. economy, particularly compared with other advanced economies. Jul 25, 2023 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
Higher State-Level Minimum Wages Aid in Faster Jobs Recovery ArticleJul 24, 2023 Higher State-Level Minimum Wages Aid in Faster Jobs Recovery Since January 2021, employment in the leisure and hospitality industry has recovered faster in states with minimum wages higher than the $7.25 federal minimum. Jul 24, 2023 Jessica Vela
Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan ReportJun 15, 2023 Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan The historic home of the automotive industry, Michigan, stands to benefit from major infrastructure improvements and new plants for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, especially if it incorporates public input and builds worker power to grow the middle class. Jun 15, 2023 David Ballard, Lily Roberts, Marina Zhavoronkova, 4 More Kevin DeGood, Emily Gee, Jessica Vela, Karla Walter
Despite Global Inflation, the U.S. Economic Recovery Is Among the Strongest of G-7 Nations ArticleDec 9, 2022 Despite Global Inflation, the U.S. Economic Recovery Is Among the Strongest of G-7 Nations The U.S. economy remains stronger than many of its global counterparts, despite global economic pressures. Dec 9, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
Opinion: Hispanic and Latino workers deserve equal economic opportunity, not a return to the pre-pandemic status quo In the NewsOct 7, 2022 Opinion: Hispanic and Latino workers deserve equal economic opportunity, not a return to the pre-pandemic status quo Rose Khattar and Jessica Vela discuss how equitable implementation of the Biden administration's major economic accomplishments, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, can help better support Hispanic and Latino workers. Oct 7, 2022 MarketWatch Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
The Swift Jobs Recovery Under Biden Will Have Long-Lasting Benefits for Workers ReportOct 3, 2022 The Swift Jobs Recovery Under Biden Will Have Long-Lasting Benefits for Workers The strength and pace of recent job growth demonstrates the importance of public investment at scale for minimizing long-term harm for workers and their families. Oct 3, 2022 Jean Ross, Jessica Vela
The Inflation Reduction Act Would Only Raise Taxes From Wall Street and Big Corporations ArticleAug 2, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Would Only Raise Taxes From Wall Street and Big Corporations Contrary to critics’ claims, the Inflation Reduction Act would only increase taxes for large corporations and the wealthy while providing meaningful benefits for middle-income families across the country. Aug 2, 2022 Jean Ross, Jessica Vela
The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession ArticleJul 26, 2022 The Strong US Labor Market Suggests the Economy Is Not in Recession Economists have long considered many indicators—including the state of the labor market, which is still booming—when determining if the United States is in a recession. Jul 26, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
Latino Workers Continue To Experience a Shortage of Good Jobs ArticleJul 18, 2022 Latino Workers Continue To Experience a Shortage of Good Jobs Although Hispanic and Latino workers have high employment rates in the United States, labor market experiences differ substantially within this community, with Mexican, Guatemalan, Honduran, and Salvadoran Americans experiencing significant and intersecting gender and ethnic wage gaps. Jul 18, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela, Lorena Roque
These 19 Fortune 100 Companies Paid Next to Nothing—or Nothing at All—in Taxes in 2021 ArticleApr 26, 2022 These 19 Fortune 100 Companies Paid Next to Nothing—or Nothing at All—in Taxes in 2021 Analysis shows that during a year of high corporate profits, many of the biggest corporations in America either paid minimal or no federal income taxes. Apr 26, 2022 Ryan Koronowski, Jessica Vela, Zahir Rasheed, 1 More Seth Hanlon
Increased Wage Inequality Has Reduced Social Security’s Revenue ArticleMar 30, 2022 Increased Wage Inequality Has Reduced Social Security’s Revenue Rising economic inequality has pushed down Social Security’s revenues, but there are a few possible avenues to generating more revenue in order to preserve Social Security. Mar 30, 2022 Jessica Vela, Nick Buffie