Events
THP events bring together key policymakers, academic experts, and business leaders to address our nation’s most pressing economic challenges.
Securing the safety net for working-age adults
On April 17, The Hamilton Project hosted a webcast discussion on how to strengthen the safety net for non-elderly adults who do not have dependent children and do not receive disability benefits.
Meeting climate goals through tax reform
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution convened leaders and experts to discuss the future of climate policy through tax reform.
Policies to address a changing rental housing market
On November 3, The Hamilton Project convened a discussion on the issues facing the rental housing market.
Explore Past Events
The Economics of Bail, Fines, and Fees in the U.S. Criminal Justice System
On March 15, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution hosted a forum exploring reforms to monetary sanctions, including bail, fines, fees, and forfeit…
Expanding Opportunity at State & Local Levels through Evidence-Based Policymaking
On January 31, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution hosted a forum exploring how to improve public policy outcomes at the state and local level.
From Job Guarantees to Wage Subsidies: Exploring Policy Options to Promote Employment
On December 6, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution hosted a forum to explore the considerations that motivate employment support proposals and th…
Low-Wage Workers and the Role of Anti-Poverty Programs
On October 15, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities co-hosted a forum to explore work requirements …
Place-Based Policies for Shared Economic Growth
On September 28, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution hosted a forum to explore the most effective policy options to foster place-based policies f…
Building a More Dynamic and Competitive Economy
On June 13, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution will host a forum to explore the most effective policy options to foster a more dynamic and compe…
Beyond Reading and Math: How to Accelerate Success for Students
On April 25, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution and the George W. Bush Institute co-hosted a forum to explore whether broadening the scope of sc…
How to Get American Workers a Raise: Policies to Revitalize Wage Growth
One simple question—Are wages rising?—is as central to the health of our democracy as it is to the health of our economy. For the last few decades, the U.S. ec…
