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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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Changes in the safety net over recent decades and their impact
This paper examines the U.S. safety net's evolution, effectiveness, and critiques.
Economic Security & Inequality
Social Insurance
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A primer on SNAP work requirements
Economic Security & Inequality
Employment & Wages
Social Insurance
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Work permit applications suggest prior immigration is still pushing up labor supply—for now
Employment & Wages
Immigration
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Higher new Census population estimates will affect the employment report
Employment & Wages
Immigration
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Assessing the state of household finances in nine charts
An assessment of household finances finds that consumer spending is solid, but income growth has been relatively weak.
Trump administration budgets and programs for people of limited means
The Trump administration’s budgets proposed significant cuts to social programs for people with low and moderate incomes.
The strong labor market has boosted US-born employment
Wendy Edelberg and Tara Watson estimate that, contrary to the published data, U.S.-born employment increased by about 740,000 in 2023.
Prime-age women are still driving the labor market recovery
Prime-age women have driven the post-pandemic labor market recovery, but labor force participation rates vary among different demographic groups.
Policy proposals from The Hamilton Project
This publication provides an overview of The Hamilton Project's work to introduce new and effective policy options into the national debate.
Twelve facts about the economics of education
This set of economic facts explores current trends and future directions in education.
Beyond hunger: The role of SNAP in alleviating financial strain for low-income households
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is central to the U.S. safety net’s ability to help families weather financial shocks.
Which states need support in welcoming new immigrants?
This analysis identifies states and localities that are facing fiscal pressure from newly arrived immigrants and suggests ways the federal government could red…
