The Supreme Court Case Against Teachers’ Unions Could Have a Far-Reaching Impact
If the Supreme Court overturns Abood, will the middle class suffer?
The Medicaid Coverage Gap Persists
A new report estimates that almost three million low-income Americans are still without health insurance due to the Medicaid coverage gap.
Why Don’t Americans Save More Money?
Many Americans are just one financial shock away from financial hardship.
Inequality in American Cities Is on the Rise
A new report finds that falling wages for low-income earners is driving rising inequality in America's cities and metropolitan areas.
Do Food Stamps Really Discourage Work?
Hundreds of thousands of the poorest Americans will lose their food stamps this year. What will become of them?
Is Federalism Really the Answer to Poverty and Inequality in America?
Republicans want to give states more control over education, health care, welfare, and, well, everything.
What’s Marriage Got to Do With Poverty?
A new report argues that promoting marriage could reduce poverty in America. Is there any truth to that?
Five Studies: How Behavioral Science Can Help in International Development
A New World Bank unit will incorporate behavioral science into third-world financing and public health.
Where Should All the Coal Miners Go?
The evidence on conventional job re-training programs is unimpressive, which is bad news for the thousands of coal workers who are likely to lose their jobs in the coming years.
Will the Trans-Pacific Partnership Make Workers’ Lives Better?
Or will its historic labor protections be ignored and unenforced?