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
Advancing US innovation by reforming patent and R&D policy
The recent slowdown in productivity growth has led to a renewed focus on policies that can support or interfere with technological progress and innovation. Res…
Policies to promote women’s economic opportunity
On October 19, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution, LeanIn.Org, and Stanford Law School co-hosted a forum at Stanford University exploring public…
What’s the matter with wages? Exploring wage stagnation and the American worker
On September 26, The Hamilton Project at Brookings hosted a forum on wage growth in The United States. The forum explored several key questions, including: Wha…
Leveling the playing field: Policy options to improve postsecondary education and career outcomes
On April 26, The Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution hosted a policy forum to explore the best ways to address challenges facing both K-12 and postse…
Identifying opportunities for progress on energy and climate policy
Despite an expected shift in energy and environmental priorities in the coming years, several key challenges present clear opportunities for bipartisan coopera…
The vital role of government statistics: Strengthening research, governance, and innovation
The modern economy is more reliant on data than ever before. Without reliable information about the economic and social environment, making sensible choices th…
Identifying a fiscally responsible approach to funding infrastructure
The last decade’s decline in productivity—coupled with very low interest rates and declining public investment—presents a challenge and an opportunity for econ…
What is at stake for civil rights and criminal justice reform?
On December 20, The Hamilton Project hosted a roundtable discussion offering a retrospective on the advancements in civil rights and criminal justice policy du…
