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Policy Proposals
September 27, 2011
New assessments for improved accountability
In recent years, efforts to hold teachers and schools accountable for student test scores have increased as part of an attempt to increase student achievement …
Posts
September 21, 2011
Are we short-changing our future? The economic imperative of attracting great teachers
America's workforce needs a strong eduction system to compete and research demonstrates the power of a good teacher to boost student achievement. However, …
Posts
September 2, 2011
Taking the job gap to the state level: A closer look at the August employment numbers
As President Barack Obama prepares to give a major jobs address, Michael Greenstone and Adam Looney examine the “job gap” across the United States, looking at …
Posts
August 5, 2011
Increasing productivity and boosting wages: Is innovation the answer?
Examining data about the current state of the economy and job growth in June, Michael Greenstone and Adam Looney look at the role innovation could play in aidi…
Economic Facts
August 5, 2011
A dozen economic facts about innovation
During the last century, medical, technical, and business innovations have driven economic growth, increased wages, and improved living standards in the United…
Posts
July 8, 2011
The Great Recession may be over, but American families are working harder than ever
Michael Greenstone and Adam Looney examine the trend in median earnings for the American family over the last 30 years. They find that the typical American fam…
Posts
June 25, 2011
Where is the best place to invest $102,000 — In stocks, bonds, or a college degree?
Is college a worthwhile investment? Hamilton Project Director Michael Greenstone and Policy Director Adam Looney compare the value of a college degree to other…
Posts
June 3, 2011
How do recent college grads really stack up? Employment and earnings for graduates of the Great Recession
As the job market continues to struggle, there has been much debate about whether a college education has been worth the investment for recent graduates. Micha…