Economic Growth
EPI’s research on economic growth assesses how policymaking and economic institutions either help or hinder efforts to ensure that the U.S. economy is operating at full employment and to generate sustainable growth in average living standards as rapidly as possible.
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The stock market is not the economy, but this time they really are sinking together
The macroeconomics of the Trump administration:Chaotic and harmful policies will make the United States poorer—either rapidly or gradually
Five things to consider on Election Day if you care about economic and racial justice
Seven reasons why today’s economy is historically strong
Policy choices did not cause recent years’ inflation—but did deliver strong wage growth
The post-pandemic recovery is an economic policy success story:Policymakers took the best way through a rocky path
Why the Fed should cut interest rates this week
The labor market remains strong yet the Fed should cut rates in September
Profits and price inflation are indeed linked
Slowing job growth makes clear that the Fed has waited too long to cut interest rates
Prices have fallen in key sectors since inflation peaked in 2022
Breaking down the South’s economic underperformance:Rooted in Racism and Economic Exploitation: Part Two
Tight labor markets are essential to reducing racial disparities and within the purview of the Fed’s dual mandate
Economic performance is stronger when Democrats hold the White House
Don’t wait on wage growth—the Fed should cut rates at this week’s meeting
If you must argue about the economy over Thanksgiving dinner, at least get the facts right
Rooted in racism and economic exploitation:The failed Southern economic development model
A retrospective look at inflation:Which predictions were wrong or right, and what remains unclear?
Debt ceiling deal ‘work requirements’ would hurt low-wage workers, fuel corporate greed
The industrial policy revolution has begun, but another is still needed:Industrial policy and policies to rebalance labor market power are complements, not substitutes
Lessons from the inflation of 2021–202(?)
Even with today’s slowdown, profit growth remains a big driver of inflation in recent years:Corporate profits have contributed to more than a third of price growth
Recent banking failures add another reason to halt interest rate hikes
What to watch on jobs day:Upward revisions in employment expected after record two-year job growth
The Fed should stand pat on further interest rate hikes at this week’s meeting:Inflation is easing even as the labor market remains strong
Inflation should not change how policymakers respond to recession
Inflation is easing:Fed should slow rate hikes
The Fed and a smooth macroeconomic transition to a cleaner U.S. economy
Recent data indicate that a “soft landing” is still in reach—the Fed should try to secure it:Ignoring disinflation signs heightens risk of recession
Inflation, minimum wages, and profits:Protecting low-wage workers from inflation means raising the minimum wage