The Modern Company Town
Workers in highly concentrated labor markets need stronger antitrust enforcement and labor protections.
Jobs, Wages, and Trade
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.
Trade and Race
Lawmakers should center black communities when considering the fall of manufacturing and the role of trade policy in mitigating negative employment effects.
Redefining Rural America
The United States must build an inclusive narrative of rural communities.
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2019 Jobs Release
Top-line job numbers only tell part of the story; policymakers should focus on how most workers and families are experiencing the economy.
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2019 Jobs Release
Policymakers have underestimated the benefits of an extended economic recovery and in particular how it affects the most vulnerable Americans.
Using Marijuana Revenue to Create Jobs
The war on drugs crushed economic opportunity in African American and Latinx communities, but marijuana tax revenue can help fuel job growth.
Forced Arbitration: What You Need To Know
Forced arbitration agreements make it harder for workers and consumers to challenge predatory practices, wage theft, and discrimination.
Equity-Oriented Workforce Strategies for a Progressive Infrastructure Plan
An equitable federal infrastructure plan must include workforce development strategies aimed at recruitment, stability, and career advancement for local and regional communities.
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2019 Jobs Release
Policymakers and economists need to consider populations that face high labor market barriers when evaluating the health of the labor market.
Rhetoric vs. Reality: Making Real Progress on Equal Pay
In order to tackle equal pay, policymakers must reject the most common and dangerous myths used to stall much-needed equal pay reforms.
Equal Pay Is Fundamental for Women’s Success in the New Economy
Analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals that most new jobs gained by American women in 2018 were in industries with wider-than-average gender wage gaps.