Public policies that support middle-class families can strengthen the economic recovery.
Lawmakers should strengthen the economic recovery through policies that support middle-class families.
Congress can and should act to strengthen the economy in order to boost the economic fortunes of middle-class families.
America’s middle class deserves a shot at real economic security, and it is about time that policymakers make it happen.
Middle-class economic stability for all is the key to stronger economic growth and should be front and center on policymakers’ agendas.
Policymakers need to create real economic security by fighting the twin evils of massive income inequality and anemic economic growth.
Policymakers need to build on successes of past progressive policies by implementing measures that raise wages and boost productivity growth.
Policymakers need to build on successes of past progressive policies by implementing measures that raise wages and boost productivity growth.
Policymakers need to build on successes of past progressive policies by implementing measures that raise wages and boost productivity growth.
Policymakers need to build on successes of past progressive policies by implementing policies that raise wages and boost productivity growth.
Americans are still waiting for an economy that works for everyone, rather than a lucky few.
Economic data show that it is time for an economy that works for everyone and not just the wealthy few.
This month’s economic data shows that it’s time for an economy that works for everyone and not just the wealthy few.
Congress needs to play its part in building a postrecession economy for everyone and not just the wealthy few.
New economic data shows that post-recession gains continue to go to the wealthiest while the middle class continues to be squeezed.
As we approach Labor Day, Congress needs to cut the party-line bickering and refocus its efforts on policies that help American workers.
Despite an improving labor market, Congress needs to do more to create opportunity for all American families.
Five years after the Great Recession, conservative lawmakers continue to stifle our economy and the middle class.
Despite a broken Congress, the president can still push progressive policies to help strengthen the middle class.
Progressive policies similar to the Affordable Care Act can lay the foundation for stronger growth and help those most in need.
Progressive fiscal policy must complement monetary policy to boost economic growth.
In the fifth year of recovery, policymakers must create an economy that works for everyone.
To help the middle class and create jobs, Congress should pass a one-year extension of unemployment benefits and raise the federal minimum wage.
Economic data show that this is a recovery for the rich—not a recovery for everyone.
Economic data show that Congress’s fiscal brinksmanship is keeping businesses from investing in America and consequently holding back overall growth.
Congress must move past its partisan pettiness and enact policies to help the American economy.
As we draw closer to a fiscal crisis, Congress must not allow the American economy to be held hostage by radicals bent on scorching the earth.
Policymakers need to find and enact policies that can spur faster economic growth.
Economic and labor-market gains continue this month, but policymakers should focus on long-term strategies to strengthen the American people and help U.S. businesses prosper.
Despite gains in the housing market, economic growth and labor-market growth remain too slow to make a difference for the American middle class.
It’s time to consider additional policy measures to bring down unemployment and economic suffering from their still-too-high levels.
The U.S. economy needs more policy attention in order to reach a self-sustaining recovery.
Though the economy and job market have both maintained steady growth, lawmakers can do more to ensure a positive future for struggling Americans and a prosperous economy for all.
Policymakers can accelerate modest recovery with increased infrastructure investments and boosts to personal income.
The modest recovery continues, held back by the unresolved debt ceiling and spending cuts that create uncertainty, slowing job creation and economic growth.
Our modest economic recovery will need continued attention, and policymakers must quickly resolve the fiscal showdown to end the uncertainty that could derail the recovery.
Policymakers need to continue paying attention to our moderate economic recovery.
Policymakers need to build on past policy experience to strengthen the economic recovery.
Policymakers need to support a struggling economy with proactive investments.
Policymakers should not let politics stand in the way of boosting economic and job growth, writes Christian E. Weller.
Slow job growth and lingering wealth losses should be at the top of lawmakers’ minds, writes Christian E. Weller.
Policymakers need to create more economic certainty for American families, writes Christian E. Weller.
Policymakers should feel a sense of urgency about helping America’s middle class, writes Christian Weller.
The economic outlook is better for families, writes Christian E. Weller, but trouble spots remain, particularly on the jobs front.
Smart economic policy can continue to strengthen the economic recovery and help accelerate private-sector job creation, writes Christian E. Weller.
Our economy is recuperating but getting it back to full health will require policies aimed at job creation and at the most vulnerable, says Christian E. Weller.
Smart economic policy can continue to strengthen the economic recovery, writes Christian E. Weller.
Economic growth will require some additional policy support in the near term, writes Christian E. Weller.
The economy isn’t growing fast enough to bring down unemployment, writes Christian E. Weller. Policymakers need to step in with targeted measures.
Policy needs to focus on creating more and better jobs more quickly, writes Christian E. Weller.
Smart jobs policy can help struggling families in the short term while improving the foundation for faster economic growth in the future, writes Christian E. Weller.
Policymakers have a tough task ahead of balancing economic growth with deficit reduction, writes Christian E. Weller. But it’s not an impossible task.
Policymakers need to resolve the debt limit debate in a way that doesn’t hurt economic growth, writes Christian E. Weller.
Failing to raise the debt ceiling would threaten a fragile recovery, writes Christian E. Weller in this month’s economic outlook.
The current budget negotiations need to find a growth-enhancing balance between spending and revenue changes that do not unduly burden middle-class families, writes Christian Weller.
Policymakers have to secure the gains of the recovery while strengthening the recovery for the American middle class, writes Christian E. Weller in this month's economic snapshot.
Policymakers must act to secure tentative economic gains, writes Christian Weller.
Policymakers need to build on the success of past initiatives such as the Recovery Act to strengthen the labor market recovery, writes Christian E. Weller.
Good jobs that pay solid wages should remain a top priority for policymakers as our labor market continues to lumber, writes Christian E. Weller.
Building a bridge to a stronger, self-sustaining recovery remains a top policy priority, writes Christian E. Weller.
Building a self-sustaining recovery should remain a top policy priority given slow job creation and widespread financial distress, writes Christian E. Weller.
The economy is recovering, but public policy still needs to be aimed at job creation, writes Christian E. Weller.
Policy needs to intervene to create more jobs quickly so that businesses see more customers and American families can ultimately shake the economic burdens left over from the economic crisis, writes Christian E. Weller.
The private sector is on the road to recovery, but high household debt, large trade deficits, and weak state and local finances endanger this growth, writes Christian E. Weller.
Companies are sitting on cash, but they need to spend it on investments and people, writes Christian E. Weller.
We need to find a better balance between profits and jobs to ensure a strong recovery, writes Christian E. Weller.
The economy is in recovery, but now we must work on ensuring strong job gains and durable economic growth, writes Christian E. Weller.
Policy attention should focus on job creation to ensure that the recent improvements are not short lived, writes Christian E. Weller.
Christian E. Weller argues that policymakers need to focus on those economically most vulnerable as the labor market tries to recover.
Christian E. Weller argues that continued public support for investment in health care, energy, education, and innovation are necessary to bring millions of lost jobs back.
Christian E. Weller argues that continued public support for investment in health care, energy, education, and innovation are necessary to bring back millions of lost jobs.
We are learning the hard way this month that Wall Street, the economy, and the labor market are three separate things, writes Christian E. Weller.
There are no “glimmers of hope” yet for families, writes Christian E. Weller. The economy will have to grow for an extended period before families regain economic security.
It will take an extended turnaround period before families feel economically secure again and the United States begins to see positive economic growth, writes Christian E. Weller.
The government has its work cut out for it when it comes to fixing the economy, writes Christian Weller.
It’s hard to find any good news in economic news these days. The only thing that can turn the economy around now, writes Christian Weller, is the federal government.
The U.S. economy is experiencing its worst recession in decades, writes Christian E. Weller, and the only sector of the economy that can turn it around is the federal government.
The U.S. economy is experiencing its worst recession in decades, with jobs and wealth declining rapidly, writes Christian E. Weller.
The recession was just declared, but things are looking worse. The labor market recession is accelerating, and more Americans are feeling increased economic pain, writes Christian E. Weller.
The economy is likely to get worse before it gets any better, writes Christian E. Weller in his monthly snapshot.
House and stock prices are plummeting, and threatening to take the economy down with them, writes Christian E. Weller.
The labor market recession deepens, writes Christian E. Weller, yet trade deficits and tax cuts for the rich stand in the way of effective economic solutions.
Analysis from Christian E. Weller finds that more families are succumbing to economic pressure.
Families feel the economic pressure, as the price of basic necessities keep rising. Easing the economic burden will not be easy, writes Christian Weller.
This month, job losses are mounting, wages are flat, and prices for large necessities are up, all while families struggle with record amounts of debt.
Easing the burden on families will remain difficult as long as trade deficits, low innovation, and long-term budget deficits perpetuate economic imbalances.
Massive debt, falling house prices, disappearing jobs, flat wages, lower benefits, and skyrocketing costs are emptying the pockets of middle America.
American families, burdened by debt, job loss, and the housing market bust, are feeling the pressure of a tightening economy from all sides.
Christian E. Weller assesses persistent economic weaknesses and calls for broad reform to follow the stimulus package passed last week.
Housing and mortgage market crises have translated into massive foreclosures and a much weaker labor market, says Christian E. Weller.
Families are still feeling the pressure of low growth, says Christian E. Weller, but we can put the economy back on track.
Recent indicators have performed better than expected, but the economy is still relatively weak and large risks remain, says Christian E. Weller.
Christian E. Weller assesses federal and personal debt, the housing market, and the state of the economy.
Christian E. Weller examines economic risks, including the end of the housing boom, massive household debt, and continued budget deficits.
We need a strong economic driver to replace the housing bust and help boost the floundering labor market, writes Christian E. Weller.
Employment and wages are slowly moving the economy along, but the end of the housing boom continues to keep growth slow.
Signs of trouble abound and consumers and businesses have become more cautious amid a weakening economy this spring.
Recent labor figures show slump for middle-class families, adding to existing problems with low income gains, declining benefits, and rising debt.
Recent trends are better than expected, but families still feel pressures, and weak jobs growth leaves breadwinners vulnerable.
Christian E. Weller on the uncertain housing market, long-term budget deficits, high trade deficits, and other risks.
Christian E. Weller explains that economic recovery may be improving, but the trade deficit remains high and labor market weaknesses persist.
Uncertainties loom as housing boom ends, family and federal debt mount, and employment remains subdued.
Personal and federal debt burdens jeopardize our economic opportunity and contribute to the slowing economy.
Families are not alone in their debt woes; federal budget deficits soar while the trade deficit continues to run at a high level.
Pressures of rising debt, poor wage growth, and worrisome macroeconomic developments squeeze America's anxious middle class.
America’s middle class faces a slowing economy and a weakening labor market, while the federal budget and trade deficits hit record highs.