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Who’s Missing from the Post-Pandemic Labor Force?

A backcast of census population revisions offers a more accurate view of changes in the labor force's size and labor force participation by demographic groups.

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Are We Headed for the Soft-ish Landing Projected by CBO and the Fed?

Recent CBO and Fed projections point toward a soft-ish landing: a return to low inflation with only a modest slowdown in economic activity and the labor market.

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The Case for and Challenges of Delivering In-Kind Nutrition Assistance to Children

In-kind nutrition benefits—both in the form of prepared meals and grocery vouchers—support a healthy and hunger-free childhood.

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A Proposal for an Enhanced Partially Refundable Child Tax Credit

Wendy Edelberg and Melissa Kearney make the case for a novel and efficient Child Tax Credit design that increases the value of the CTC and addresses common concerns about expansion.

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The Antipoverty Effects of the Expanded Child Tax Credit across States: Where Were the Historic Reductions Felt?

An investigation into how the CTC affected child poverty in states finds that poverty reductions were the highest in states with low cost of living and a higher poverty baseline.

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How Worried Should We Be if the Debt Ceiling Isn’t Lifted?

If the debt limit binds, how would the U.S. Treasury operate? How much would federal spending have to be cut? How would the economy be affected? Wendy Edelberg and Louise Sheiner explain the stakes and potential ramifications. 

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Nurse Licensure Compacts Before, During, and After COVID

A summary of changes to licensing requirements for nurses focuses on pandemic-era measures and the Nurse Licensure Compact.

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A More Equitable Distribution of the Positive Fiscal Benefits of Immigration

Wendy Edelberg and Tara Watson propose a system for sharing the fiscal benefits of immigration with localities that bear more of the near-term costs.

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Renewing America, Revamping Immigration

In a policy proposal, Jennifer Hunt identifies reforms to the U.S. immigration system that would increase its economic benefits to the native born, enforce its fairness, and strengthen the application of its laws.

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Recession Remedies in the Face of High Inflation

The Peterson Foundation asked twelve leading experts, including The Hamilton Project's Wendy Edelberg, to share their views on the most important fiscal and economic questions facing America.

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