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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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Investments under Risk: Evidence from Hurricane...
How do companies respond when hurricanes hit their operations? This study shows that after major hurricane strikes, firms shift capital investment away from affected areas toward safer regions—especially after 1997,…
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Welfare Indicators and GDP
This BEA working paper dives into the nuanced relationship between income inequality and household consumption across U.S. states. While high-income households have grown richer, their extra income hasn’t translated into…
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Executive Order 14316: Extending the Modification...
This Executive Order extends the temporary suspension of enhanced tariffs on certain imported goods as the U.S. continues negotiations with key trading partners. Originally imposed to counter large and persistent…
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A Truck Mileage Traveled Tax to Enhance US Roadway...
The 2025 Trucking VMTT (Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax) report explores how shifting from fuel taxes to mileage-based fees could reshape the financial backbone of U.S. transportation infrastructure. As fuel efficiency…
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The Bayh-Dole Act’s Role in Stimulating...
The Bayh-Dole Act helped unlock the economic potential of federally funded research, but its benefits have not reached all communities equally. Today, there’s a growing push to ensure that innovation…
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Short-Circuited: How Semiconductor Tariffs Would...
Blanket tariffs on semiconductor imports could do more harm than good for the U.S. economy. According to ITIF, proposed 25% tariffs would lead to reduced economic growth, increased costs for…
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Average Annual Pay Per Employee
New data from the 2023 County Business Patterns report reveals wide disparities in average annual pay across U.S. economic sectors. While the overall average stands at $68,342, industries like Information…
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