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Economy

Gross Domestic Product: What It Is and What It Isn’t

August 5, 2026 | Malik Woullard and Gbenga Ajilore

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Economy

Republican Megabill Implementation and Trump Administration Actions Will Deepen Harms for Black Households and Small Businesses

June 1, 2026 | Gbenga Ajilore

Policy Basics

Economy

How Many Weeks of Unemployment Compensation Are Available?

May 4, 2026

Policy Basics

Economy

The Minimum Wage

April 16, 2026

Blog

Economy

The Economy Posed Challenges for Black Households and Black-Owned Businesses in 2025

February 3, 2026 | Gbenga Ajilore

Report

Economy

Inflation: Key Measures to Understand

January 16, 2026 | Malik Woullard and Gbenga Ajilore

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Poverty and Inequality

Trump Administration, Congressional Republicans Are Worsening Affordability Challenges in Many Ways

December 18, 2025 | Brendan Duke

Blog

Economy

A Weakening Economy, and a Drastically Cut Economic Support System

November 5, 2025 | Gbenga Ajilore

Report

Poverty and Inequality

Federal Data Are Disappearing as Statistical Agencies Face Budget Cuts and Political Pressure

September 29, 2025 | Victoria Hunter Gibney and Cara Brumfield

Report

Economy

The Republican Agenda’s Triple Threat to Black Households’ Economic Well-Being

August 7, 2025 | Gbenga Ajilore

Data

Poverty and Inequality

By the Numbers: State-by-State Data, Fact Sheets, and Resources

July 31, 2025

Blog

Social Security

Social Security Trust Funds Would Be on Stronger Footing If Not for Trump Economic, Immigration Policies

June 18, 2025 | Kathleen Romig and Gbenga Ajilore

Report

Economy

More Than the Unemployment Rate: What Metrics to Watch for on Jobs Day

May 1, 2025 | Gbenga Ajilore

Blog

Federal Budget

Emerging Tax and Budget Bill Flunks Basic Rules for Fighting Recessions

April 24, 2025 | Brendan Duke

Blog

Economy

With Economic Risks High, Here Are Three Facts to Remember About Recessions

April 17, 2025 | Gbenga Ajilore

Report

Federal Tax

Republican Agenda’s “Triple Threat” to Low- and Moderate-Income Family Well-Being

April 17, 2025 | Brendan Duke and Gbenga Ajilore

Blog

Economy

The 2017 Tax Law Did Not Boost the Economy

April 8, 2025 | Gbenga Ajilore

Blog

Economy

House Budget Economic Claims Don’t Add Up

February 25, 2025 | Gbenga Ajilore

Report

Poverty and Inequality

A Guide to Statistics on Historical Trends in Income Inequality

December 11, 2024 | Arloc Sherman , Danilo Trisi and Josephine Cureton

Statement

Economy

Republican Economic Proposals Would Harm the People Trump Promised to Help

November 14, 2024 | Sharon Parrott

Blog

Economy

Wyden-Crapo UI Bill a Limited But Positive Step Forward

July 10, 2024 | Nick Gwyn

Report

Economy

Economy Strong as 2023 Ended

April 4, 2024 | Chad Stone

Chart Book

Economy

Tracking the Recovery From the Pandemic Recession

April 3, 2024

Report

Economy

Economy Remains Resilient at Mid-Year

August 3, 2023 | Chad Stone

Blog

Federal Budget

Unemployment Insurance Bill More Likely to Hurt Than Help Anti-Fraud Efforts

May 9, 2023 | Nick Gwyn

Statement

Federal Budget

House Debt-Ceiling-and-Cuts Bill Cuts Health Coverage, Food Assistance, Income Support, and Other National Priorities, Gives Billions to Wealthy Tax Cheats

April 26, 2023 | Sharon Parrott

Report

Economy

Unemployment Insurance System Unprepared for Another Recession

April 18, 2023 | Nick Gwyn and Jenna Gerry

Blog

Federal Budget

5 Reasons House Republicans Should Stop Using Debt Ceiling as a Bargaining Chip

April 12, 2023 | Richard Kogan

Report

Poverty and Inequality

Robust COVID Relief Bolstered Economy and Reduced Hardship for Millions

March 6, 2023 | CBPP

Report

Economy

Amid Signs of Economic Improvement, an Overly Aggressive Fed Could Trigger a Recession

February 24, 2023 | Chad Stone

Commentary

Poverty and Inequality

State of the Union, Budget Offer Opportunities to Put Forward Vision for Stronger, More Prosperous Nation

February 2, 2023 | Sharon Parrott

Blog

Economy

Pandemic Unemployment Programs Saved Millions From Severe Hardship, But Permanent UI Needs Reform

January 31, 2023 | Nick Gwyn

Statement

Federal Tax

Inflation Reduction Act Takes Important Steps Forward and Should Be Enacted

August 5, 2022 | Sharon Parrott

Report

State Budget and Tax

State Cuts Continue to Unravel Basic Support for Unemployed Workers

June 27, 2022 | Nick Gwyn

Report

Federal Tax

Stimulus Payments, Child Tax Credit Expansion Were Critical Parts of Successful COVID-19 Policy Response

June 22, 2022 | Kris Cox , Samantha Jacoby and Chuck Marr

Testimony

Poverty and Inequality

Robust COVID Relief Achieved Historic Gains Against Poverty and Hardship, Bolstered Economy

June 14, 2022 | Sharon Parrott

Chart Book

Economy

Tracking the Post-Great Recession Economy

May 27, 2022

Blog

Economy

3 Reasons Why Inflation Fears Shouldn’t Block a Well-Designed Economic Package

May 5, 2022 | Chad Stone

Blog

Economy

Congress Should Permanently Strengthen Economic and Health Security for Front-line Workers and Millions More

April 13, 2022 | George Fenton

Blog

Federal Tax

Rising Food and Energy Prices Underscore the Urgency of Acting on the Child Tax Credit

March 28, 2022 | Chuck Marr

Report

Economy

Historic Unemployment Programs Provided Vital Support to Workers and the Economy During Pandemic, Offer Roadmap for Future Reform

March 24, 2022 | Nick Gwyn

Report

Poverty and Inequality

Robust COVID Relief Achieved Historic Gains Against Poverty and Hardship, Bolstered Economy

February 24, 2022 | CBPP

Fact Sheet

Poverty and Inequality

Tracking the COVID-19 Economy’s Effects on Food, Housing, and Employment Hardships

February 10, 2022

Report

Poverty and Inequality

Important Investments in Build Back Better Would Expand Pathways to Quality Jobs, Promote Equity

February 9, 2022 | LaDonna Pavetti, Ph.D. and Gina Azito Thompson

Report

Poverty and Inequality

Policymakers Should Craft Compromise Build Back Better Package

February 1, 2022 | CBPP

Blog

Economy

Inflation Misperceptions Cloud Policy Debate

January 21, 2022 | Chad Stone

Blog

Federal Budget

5 Reasons Why Congress Should Quickly Pass Build Back Better

December 16, 2021 | CBPP

Blog

Federal Budget

Build Back Better Would Save About $2 Trillion in Second Decade

December 10, 2021 | Richard Kogan

Blog

Federal Budget

Assessing Build Back Better’s Fiscal Impact: 3 Key Facts

December 9, 2021 | Joel Friedman

Report

Economy

Inflation Concerns Should Not Impede Enactment of Build Back Better

December 8, 2021 | Chad Stone