Events
THP events bring together key policymakers, academic experts, and business leaders to address our nation’s most pressing economic challenges.
K-12 education: Accountability and performance on the 10th anniversary of ESSA
On December 8, The Hamilton Project will host a virtual event exploring measurement, outcomes, and accountability in public schools.
Opportunities and challenges in AI regulation
On December 4, The Hamilton Project hosted a virtual event focusing on the opportunities and risks associated with the growing use of algorithms.
Addressing threats to the SNAP program
On October 30, The Hamilton Project hosted an event to highlight the importance of SNAP amid the ongoing government shutdown and in the wake of major cuts to the program in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Explore Past Events
Divergence in American life expectancy
During the past 100 years, life expectancy at birth has increased by about 25 years in the United States. However, in sharp contrast to this broader trend, cer…
Strengthening the safety net to mitigate the effect of future recessions
In the years following the Great Recession, many economists and policymakers agreed that fiscal stimulus was critical to improving the faltering economy and he…
Policies to alleviate food insecurity: A conversation with US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
Food insecurity impacts one in seven households in the United States and affects families with a range of incomes—two-thirds of food insecure households have i…
Strengthening student learning through innovation and flexibility
Education is a powerful force for advancing opportunity, prosperity, and growth. It is also a key predictor of future earnings and a significant determinant of…
Modernizing labor laws in the online gig economy
Through technological advances, businesses today are able to connect customers to services more seamlessly than ever before. However, the workers providing the…
Addressing economic challenges in an evolving health care market
Following the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, many observers have agreed that new and forward-thinking policy solutions are needed to confront the enduri…
The economic costs of climate change
There is growing public debate over whether, when, and to what extent policymakers should take action to stem climate change. On September 22nd, The Hamilton P…
Casting the net: A more efficient approach to US fisheries management
The fishing industry contributes about $90 billion annually to the U.S. economy, and over one and a half million jobs for American workers. Many coastal commun…
