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The Hamilton Project produces and commissions policy proposals and analyses to promote broad-based economic growth by embracing a significant role for well-designed government policies and public investment.
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Why did schools lose students after COVID-19?
This analysis explores factors behind families' decision to homeschool after the pandemic, given that public school enrollment losses are not fully explained by changes in population, charter school enrollment, or private school enrollment.
Education
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Event recap—Taking on tax: A conversation with National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard
Tax Policy & Budget
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The changing demographics of business ownership
Economic Security & Inequality
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Event recap—Securing the safety net for working-age adults
Economic Security & Inequality
Social Insurance
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How Does Our Economic Future Compare with That of 2008? A Glimpse at America’s Road to Recovery
As Americans prepare to cast their ballots for president, many voters are pausing to assess the state of the economy. In this month’s employment analysis, The …
Regardless of the Cost, College Still Matters
There is ongoing debate about the rising cost of college and whether that investment is still worthwhile in today’s economy. In this month’s employment analysi…
August Jobs Report: The Private Sector Continues to Grow
The unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent in August, according to today’s employment report, which is the lowest rate since the onset of the recession. The pri…
A Record Decline in Government Jobs: Implications for the Economy and America’s Workforce
The Hamilton Project examines the short- and long-run impacts of public-sector job cuts since the Great Recession. If the share of government employment to pop…
The Role of Fiscal Stimulus in the Ongoing Recovery
The Hamilton Project examines the relationship between government spending and unemployment, finding that states that spent more during the Great Recession exp…
The Role of Oil and Gas in Driving Job Growth
The Hamilton Project explores what increased domestic natural gas and oil production means for the American energy sector, the environment, and employment.
What Immigration Means For U.S. Employment and Wages
Our nation’s immigration policy continues to be an issue of debate among policymakers, particularly the impact on the U.S. labor force. The Hamilton Project hi…
Report Details Issues at Community Colleges
A report released on Saturday at the convention of the American Association of Community Colleges details the problems plaguing our nation’s community colleges…
