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Posts September 7, 2023

The power of policy to reduce poverty: Lessons from the pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty dropped to a historic low, demonstrating the power of effective policy.
Posts May 18, 2022

Inflation-related updates to Recession Remedies

In this analysis we offer inflation-related updates to Chapter 1 of Recession Remedies: Lessons Learned from the U.S. Economic Policy Response to COVID-19, hig…
Policy Books April 27, 2022

Recession Remedies: Lessons learned from the US economic policy response to COVID-19

In the United States, COVID-19 triggered a sharp economic downturn. Yet, the ensuing economic recovery was faster and stronger than nearly any forecaster antic…
Papers April 27, 2022

Lessons learned from economic impact payments during COVID-19

This chapter of Recession Remedies examines the more than $800 billion in cash that was distributed in Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) during the COVID-19 pand…
Papers April 27, 2022

Lessons learned from expanded unemployment insurance during COVID-19

This chapter of Recession Remedies reviews the substantial expansion of unemployment insurance (UI) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Papers April 27, 2022

Lessons learned from housing policy during COVID-19

This chapter of Recession Remedies reviews the aid offered to homeowners and renters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Papers April 27, 2022

Lessons learned from monetary and fiscal policy during COVID-19

This chapter of Recession Remedies examines the role of monetary policy in keeping interest rates low in the wake of a surge in federal borrowing to assess whe…
Papers April 27, 2022

Lessons learned from support for the state and local sector during COVID-19

This chapter of Recession Remedies looks at the nearly $1 trillion that the federal government provided to state and local governments during the COVID-19 pand…
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