Investing To Be Competitive: The New U.S. Industrial Strategy ReportJun 12, 2023 Investing To Be Competitive: The New U.S. Industrial Strategy The new industrial strategy will transform the auto, energy, and semiconductor sectors; reduce carbon emissions; and support increased worker wages. Jun 12, 2023 Marc Jarsulic
The Dangers of a Twitter Bankruptcy or Acquisition ArticleJan 25, 2023 The Dangers of a Twitter Bankruptcy or Acquisition Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is financially precarious, and his need for cash could result in bankruptcy—a sale that could reinforce existing Big Tech companies or open up access to sensitive data. Jan 25, 2023 Adam Conner
3 Antitrust Lessons From the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle ArticleNov 22, 2022 3 Antitrust Lessons From the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster Debacle Ticketmaster’s bungling of Taylor Swift tickets illustrates the importance of market competition and vigorous antitrust enforcement. Nov 22, 2022 Marc Jarsulic
Testimony Before the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry In the NewsSep 19, 2022 Testimony Before the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Todd Phillips testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry about S. 4760, the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act. Sep 19, 2022 the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Todd Phillips
The SEC’s Regulatory Role in the Digital Asset Markets ReportOct 4, 2021 The SEC’s Regulatory Role in the Digital Asset Markets As the markets for digital assets such as cryptocurrencies grow, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other financial regulators must impose sensible regulations on digital assets to protect traders and investors. Oct 4, 2021 Todd Phillips
5 Priorities for the Financial Stability Oversight Council ReportMar 31, 2021 5 Priorities for the Financial Stability Oversight Council A vigorous FSOC could go a long way toward creating a U.S. financial system that is resilient and positioned to support long-term growth. Mar 31, 2021 Gregg Gelzinis
Fact Sheet: Rebuilding the Competitiveness of U.S. Domestic Manufacturing Fact SheetMar 11, 2021 Fact Sheet: Rebuilding the Competitiveness of U.S. Domestic Manufacturing This fact sheet outlines policy changes to make U.S. manufacturing more globally competitive, provide higher wages, and reduce supply chain risk. Mar 11, 2021 Marc Jarsulic
Building U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness and Capacity ReportMar 11, 2021 Building U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness and Capacity Policy change can make U.S. manufacturing more globally competitive, provide higher wages, and reduce supply chain risk. Mar 11, 2021 Marc Jarsulic
Switching to Responsible Banking ReportFeb 26, 2021 Switching to Responsible Banking By enhancing information on environmental, social, and governance matters in banking and facilitating competition, the CFPB and bank regulators can reduce financial abuses and empower consumers to align the financial system with sustainable values. Feb 26, 2021 Divya Vijay, Andy Green
Promoting Climate-Resilient Agricultural and Rural Credit ReportJan 14, 2021 Promoting Climate-Resilient Agricultural and Rural Credit The climate crisis may have serious implications for agricultural finance. Jan 14, 2021 Caius Z. Willingham
Using Antitrust Law To Address the Market Power of Platform Monopolies ReportJul 28, 2020 Using Antitrust Law To Address the Market Power of Platform Monopolies Evidence suggests that large digital service platforms with market power deserve much closer antitrust scrutiny. Jul 28, 2020 Marc Jarsulic
Protecting American Consumers in Crisis ArticleJul 27, 2020 Protecting American Consumers in Crisis Consumer protections should be strengthened—not rolled back—as part of the economic response to the coronavirus. Jul 27, 2020 Colin Medwick, Michela Zonta
Bank Capital and the Coronavirus Crisis ReportMay 12, 2020 Bank Capital and the Coronavirus Crisis The Federal Reserve must reverse course on costly bank capital mistakes that have increased the vulnerability of the banking system in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. May 12, 2020 Gregg Gelzinis
Climate Change and Municipal Finance ReportMay 6, 2020 Climate Change and Municipal Finance To address the fact that economic shocks caused by climate change will reduce state and local tax collections and increase infrastructure costs—creating additional risks for municipal bond investors—state and local issuers should adopt new climate risk disclosure standards to ensure accurate risk assessment and bond pricing. May 6, 2020 Kevin DeGood
Oversight and Implementation Will Determine the Effectiveness of the New Laws Responding to Coronavirus ArticleApr 27, 2020 Oversight and Implementation Will Determine the Effectiveness of the New Laws Responding to Coronavirus The public health and economic recovery hinge on the effective implementation and oversight of Congress’ coronavirus legislation. Apr 27, 2020 The Center for American Progress
The Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus for People of Color ArticleApr 14, 2020 The Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus for People of Color Occupational segregation, employment discrimination, and exploitation make economic downturns, such as the one created by the COVID-19 pandemic, worse in communities of color by destabilizing jobs, undermining small businesses, and increasing income shocks and unexpected expenses. Apr 14, 2020 Connor Maxwell, Danyelle Solomon
How Congress Can Help Small Businesses Weather the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleApr 13, 2020 How Congress Can Help Small Businesses Weather the Coronavirus Pandemic Any new funding for the Paycheck Protection Program must provide immediate cash to the smallest businesses in order to protect them from the COVID-19 fallout. Apr 13, 2020 Alexandra Thornton, Andy Green
Structural Changes Are Needed To Address Coronavirus ArticleApr 1, 2020 Structural Changes Are Needed To Address Coronavirus Big reforms are necessary to protect public health, mitigate the risks of future outbreaks, and ensure the eventual recovery benefits most Americans. Apr 1, 2020 David Madland
Industry and Firm Bailouts Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMar 18, 2020 Industry and Firm Bailouts Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic Conditions on bailouts are necessary to protect workers and the public. Mar 18, 2020 Marc Jarsulic, David Madland
Public Health Requires an Extraordinarily Aggressive Economic Response to Coronavirus Immediately—One That’s Larger Than What Many Imagine ArticleMar 17, 2020 Public Health Requires an Extraordinarily Aggressive Economic Response to Coronavirus Immediately—One That’s Larger Than What Many Imagine The column recommends an immediate package at least the size of the Recovery Act in 2009—around $1 trillion in today’s dollars. Mar 17, 2020 Neera Tanden, Andres Vinelli, Andy Green, 5 More Maura Calsyn, Danyelle Solomon, Alexandra Cawthorne Gaines, Marc Jarsulic, Olugbenga Ajilore
Climate Change Threatens the Stability of the Financial System ReportNov 21, 2019 Climate Change Threatens the Stability of the Financial System U.S. regulators should protect the financial system from climate-related risks and help facilitate a smooth transition to a greener economy. Nov 21, 2019 Gregg Gelzinis, Graham Steele
Fact Sheet: A Stronger Regulatory Framework for Shadow Banks Fact SheetJul 18, 2019 Fact Sheet: A Stronger Regulatory Framework for Shadow Banks Improving the regulation of large, complex, and interconnected shadow banks and their activities would help to protect the economy from another financial collapse. Jul 18, 2019 Gregg Gelzinis
Tailoring Banking Regulations to Accelerate the Next Crisis ReportMay 16, 2019 Tailoring Banking Regulations to Accelerate the Next Crisis Regulators have taken several actions that needlessly increase the likelihood of another financial crisis. May 16, 2019 Gregg Gelzinis
A Fair Deal for Farmers ReportMay 7, 2019 A Fair Deal for Farmers Through an analysis of two agricultural markets, this report illuminates the concerning trend of corporate consolidation in agriculture—and the damaging impact this trend has on independent family farms. May 7, 2019 Caius Z. Willingham, Andy Green
Forced Arbitration: What You Need To Know VideoMay 6, 2019 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. May 6, 2019 Carleigh Newland, Kurt Mueller, Malkie Wall, 2 More Karla Walter, Andy Green
Toward a Robust Competition Policy ReportApr 3, 2019 Toward a Robust Competition Policy Entry barriers in many sectors—especially in communications services, health care, and information technology—have created an environment in which firms can earn profits well above competitive levels. Apr 3, 2019 Marc Jarsulic, Ethan Gurwitz, Andrew Schwartz
Fact Sheet: Toward a Robust Competition Policy Fact SheetApr 3, 2019 Fact Sheet: Toward a Robust Competition Policy The rise of firms earning monopolistic returns calls for new policy measures to reduce barriers to entry and increase competition. Apr 3, 2019 Marc Jarsulic, Ethan Gurwitz, Andrew Schwartz
States Must Act to Protect Workers From Exploitative Noncompete and No-Poach Agreements ArticleApr 2, 2019 States Must Act to Protect Workers From Exploitative Noncompete and No-Poach Agreements State lawmakers can boost wages and encourage entrepreneurship by restricting noncompete and no-poaching agreements. Apr 2, 2019 Karla Walter
‘It’s a New Day’: In Conversation With Chairwoman Maxine Waters PodcastJan 17, 2019 ‘It’s a New Day’: In Conversation With Chairwoman Maxine Waters This week, Rep. Maxine Waters discusses her top priorities in her new role as chairwoman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee—and how she plans to hold the Trump administration accountable. Jan 17, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
How Workers Get Paid Is Changing: Consumer Protections Need to Catch Up ReportJan 17, 2019 How Workers Get Paid Is Changing: Consumer Protections Need to Catch Up Workers are increasingly receiving their compensation through payroll cards, and policymakers should take steps to ensure the safety of these financial products. Jan 17, 2019 Gregg Gelzinis, David Madland, Joe Valenti
Provider Consolidation Drives Up Health Care Costs ReportDec 5, 2018 Provider Consolidation Drives Up Health Care Costs Americans would benefit from stronger antitrust enforcement, more competition, and fairer prices in the markets for hospital and physician services. Dec 5, 2018 Emily Gee, Ethan Gurwitz
Big Business’s Bonanza Week in the Supreme Court ArticleNov 2, 2018 Big Business’s Bonanza Week in the Supreme Court The new 5-4 conservative majority is likely to rule against the legal rights of workers and consumers. Nov 2, 2018 Devon Schmidt, Jake Faleschini
Hollowing Out the Volcker Rule ReportOct 3, 2018 Hollowing Out the Volcker Rule Regulators’ proposal to weaken the Volcker Rule would expand loopholes, narrow definitions, give banks leeway to govern themselves, and introduce more risk into the banking sector. Oct 3, 2018 Gregg Gelzinis
Corporate Long-Termism, Transparency, and the Public Interest ReportOct 2, 2018 Corporate Long-Termism, Transparency, and the Public Interest Boosting SEC-regulated transparency on environmental, social, and governance matters can help align the interests of investors, management, and the public towards shared long-term success. Oct 2, 2018 Andy Green, Andrew Schwartz
Indexing Capital Gains to Inflation Will Only Further Rig the Economy Against Workers ArticleAug 8, 2018 Indexing Capital Gains to Inflation Will Only Further Rig the Economy Against Workers The Trump administration’s plan to allow capital holders to index their assets to inflation is the latest attempt to benefit the wealthy as it takes steps to cut workers’ pay and retirement savings. Aug 8, 2018 Andrew Schwartz, Galen Hendricks
Big Business Rules American Agriculture—and Congress Doesn’t Seem to Care ArticleMay 16, 2018 Big Business Rules American Agriculture—and Congress Doesn’t Seem to Care Farmers are feeling the substantial consolidation across many agricultural markets, yet the issue is conspicuously absent from the current Farm Bill debate. May 16, 2018 Andrew Schwartz, Ethan Gurwitz
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Strengthening Health Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.