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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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High mortgage rates are probably here for a while
An analysis identifies factors behind the increase in mortgage rates and the gap between mortgage rates and U.S. Treasury securities.
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July 1, 2006
Growth, Opportunity, and Prosperity in a Globalizing Economy
This framing paper articulates a philosophy of embracing international competition while investing in workers and market-friendly insurance. The underlying goa…
Policy Proposals
July 1, 2006
Reducing America’s Tax Burden Through Simple Return-Free Filing
In this paper, Austan Goolsbee proposes phasing in a simple program known as the "Simple Return," that would allow the U.S. government to take advantage of the…
Policy Proposals
April 1, 2006
An Economic Strategy to Advance Opportunity, Prosperity, and Growth
Americans’ long-held belief that education and hard work advances each generation’ outlook has provided a powerful incentive for industrious activity, spurring…
Policy Proposals
April 1, 2006
Summer Opportunity Scholarships (SOS): A Proposal to Narrow the Skills Gap
Even in early grades, a large skill gap exists between students from economically advantaged and disadvantaged families. This paper outlines a program based on…
Policy Proposals
April 1, 2006
Improving Opportunities and Incentives for Saving by Middle- and Low-Income Households
Many middle- and low-income Americans retire without having accumulated sufficient savings to enjoy a comfortable retirement. This paper proposes changing the …
Policy Proposals
April 1, 2006
Identifying Effective Teachers Using Performance on the Job
This paper outlines a program of federal support to help states measure the effectiveness of individual teachers. Teachers who receive good evaluations would b…