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Executive Order 14337: Revocation of Executive...
Executive Order 14337 formally revokes the 2021 order that aimed to promote competition in the American economy. By rescinding Executive Order 14036, the Administration signals a shift in federal priorities…
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Carbon Credits: Limited Federal Role in Voluntary...
The GAO examined the voluntary carbon market, where organizations buy credits to offset emissions, but found ongoing concerns about integrity and transparency. Studies show many credits may not represent real…
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Executive Order 14334: Further Modifying...
The President has extended the suspension of certain tariffs on imports from China, following ongoing trade discussions aimed at addressing reciprocity and national security concerns. This move builds on earlier…
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Credit Access in the United States
Access to credit in the U.S. is far from equal—your race, family income, and even hometown can shape your financial future. By age 25, many Black Americans and those from…
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Technifying Ventures
This paper explores new methods for improving economic statistics by combining survey responses with administrative and third-party data. By leveraging these linked data sources, researchers can reduce reporting burdens, enhance…
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2030 Census
The 2030 Census is already in motion, with the Census Bureau testing new methods to cut costs, improve accuracy, and adapt to technological changes. Key shifts include reducing door-to-door address…
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Developing a Child Care-Inclusive Poverty Measure
Child care costs have become one of the fastest-growing household expenses, yet the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) does not treat them as a basic need. This paper from the U.S.…
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Female Poverty and the Social Safety Net
Between 2019 and 2023, changes to the U.S. social safety net—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic—had a notable impact on reducing poverty for women, particularly in single-mother households. Expanded refundable tax…
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Executive Order 14330: Democratizing Access to...
This executive order aims to open the door for millions of 401(k) participants to invest in alternative assets—options long available to wealthy investors and public pension plans. It directs the…
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Sixth Report Pursuant to Section 202(E) of the...
Fifteen years after the financial crisis, the 2025 Dodd-Frank report reflects on progress made in building a safer financial system—and where risks still remain. It highlights the importance of capital,…
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Comparing Estimates of Fixed Investment in...
Can online job postings really forecast economic trends? This BEA working paper digs into how real-time labor market data from platforms like Lightcast and LinkUp can help predict local and…
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The Employment Situation-July 2025
While the job market held steady in July 2025, momentum was modest with just 73,000 jobs added. Health care and social assistance continued to show growth, even as federal government…
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Changes in Milestones of Adulthood
The journey into adulthood looks very different today than it did two decades ago. This U.S. Census Bureau study tracks how fewer young adults are reaching all five traditional milestones…
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Semiannual Risk Perspective
The Spring 2025 Semiannual Risk Perspective from the OCC highlights how rising interest rates, commercial real estate exposure, and cybersecurity threats are reshaping risk for national banks and federal savings…
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Field of Bachelor’s Degree in the United States:...
Population shifts across U.S. counties don’t happen in a vacuum—they reflect broader trends in migration, economic opportunity, and local policy. This American Community Survey brief explores 2022 population changes, highlighting…
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