Publications
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.
Papers
A primer on SNAP work requirements
Lauren Bauer and Chloe N. East review the literature on SNAP work requirements and answer frequently asked questions.
Economic Security & Inequality
Employment & Wages
Social Insurance
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Event recap—Reimagining homeowners insurance amid growing climate risk
Energy & Climate
Housing & Infrastructure
Policy Proposals
A proposal for a US federal property reinsurer
Energy & Climate
Housing & Infrastructure
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Event recap—AI + work: Understanding AI’s impact on the labor market
Employment & Wages
Technology & Innovation
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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…
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 …
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…
