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Which nontraditional students are also in the labor force?

An assessment of nontraditional students focuses on prime-age adults who are both in the labor force and enrolled in postsecondary programs.

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High mortgage rates are probably here for a while

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Converting brown offices to green apartments

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Office-to-apartment conversion calculator

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Economic Security & Inequality

Shared prosperity requires strengthening economic security, reducing poverty, and addressing disparities among American households

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Education

Increasing educational attainment for all is central to broad-based economic opportunity and competitiveness.

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Employment & Wages

Policies to create quality jobs, enhance productivity, and foster broad-based economic growth are essential for raising the economic security of U.S. households.

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Energy & Climate

A sustainable economy requires policies that combat climate change, mitigate its effects, and promote research and new technologies.

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Economic security requires delivering higher-quality health care more efficiently and with less financial risk for families.

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Healthy Economy

The U.S. economy can be strengthened by policies that promote economic security, reduce poverty and inequality, and generate broad-based economic growth.

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Infrastructure

Prioritizing new investment in public projects while ensuring existing resources are used efficiently is essential for economic prosperity.

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Recessions

Timely, well-targeted fiscal stimulus is essential for combating recessions and mitigating their worst effects on workers and families.

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Social Insurance

Social insurance protects workers and families by providing income support, assistance in meeting basic needs, or services to improve economic opportunity.

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