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The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy
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What role did economic policy play in generating support for populism, and how can future economic policy better foster support for democracy? Our public discussion will explore those questions.
Join the discourse with us & @columbiaigp.bsky.social tonight at 5:30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
Join the discourse with us & @columbiaigp.bsky.social tonight at 5:30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
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LIVE now 🔴 The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy
With Sheri Berman, Mary Kay Henry, @awhf.bsky.social, Faiz Shakir, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @shaynalstrom.bsky.social, and more. @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
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With Sheri Berman, Mary Kay Henry, @awhf.bsky.social, Faiz Shakir, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @shaynalstrom.bsky.social, and more. @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
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The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy
YouTube video by Columbia SIPA
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November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
LIVE now 🔴 The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy
With Sheri Berman, Mary Kay Henry, @awhf.bsky.social, Faiz Shakir, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @shaynalstrom.bsky.social, and more. @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
youtube.com/live/41tsfAq...
With Sheri Berman, Mary Kay Henry, @awhf.bsky.social, Faiz Shakir, @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @shaynalstrom.bsky.social, and more. @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
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🚨Our event “The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy: How Shared Prosperity Creates a More Durable Democracy” is happening NOW in partnership with @columbiaigp.bsky.social.
📺Want to join the discussion? Tune in from home at our livestream link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
📺Want to join the discussion? Tune in from home at our livestream link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy
YouTube video by Columbia SIPA
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🚨Our event “The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy: How Shared Prosperity Creates a More Durable Democracy” is happening NOW in partnership with @columbiaigp.bsky.social.
📺Want to join the discussion? Tune in from home at our livestream link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
📺Want to join the discussion? Tune in from home at our livestream link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
What role did economic policy play in generating support for populism, and how can future economic policy better foster support for democracy? Our public discussion will explore those questions.
Join the discourse with us & @columbiaigp.bsky.social tonight at 5:30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
Join the discourse with us & @columbiaigp.bsky.social tonight at 5:30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy
YouTube video by Columbia SIPA
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
What role did economic policy play in generating support for populism, and how can future economic policy better foster support for democracy? Our public discussion will explore those questions.
Join the discourse with us & @columbiaigp.bsky.social tonight at 5:30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
Join the discourse with us & @columbiaigp.bsky.social tonight at 5:30pm:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ts...
"The system should focus less on how the economy is doing and more on how Americans are doing."
Jonathan Cohen & Katherine Cramer in the #EGEssaySeries on why using people-focused indicators matters in accurately reflecting how the economy performs for Americans:
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Jonathan Cohen & Katherine Cramer in the #EGEssaySeries on why using people-focused indicators matters in accurately reflecting how the economy performs for Americans:
equitablegrowth.org/more-accurat...
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"The system should focus less on how the economy is doing and more on how Americans are doing."
Jonathan Cohen & Katherine Cramer in the #EGEssaySeries on why using people-focused indicators matters in accurately reflecting how the economy performs for Americans:
equitablegrowth.org/more-accurat...
Jonathan Cohen & Katherine Cramer in the #EGEssaySeries on why using people-focused indicators matters in accurately reflecting how the economy performs for Americans:
equitablegrowth.org/more-accurat...
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On October 24, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September Consumer Price Index report. This (usually) monthly report on inflation—initially scheduled for release on October 15—was the sole economic indicator updated by the agency amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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On October 24, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September Consumer Price Index report. This (usually) monthly report on inflation—initially scheduled for release on October 15—was the sole economic indicator updated by the agency amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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On October 24, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September Consumer Price Index report. This (usually) monthly report on inflation—initially scheduled for release on October 15—was the sole economic indicator updated by the agency amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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On October 24, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September Consumer Price Index report. This (usually) monthly report on inflation—initially scheduled for release on October 15—was the sole economic indicator updated by the agency amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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1/ While SCOTUS hears oral arguments about the legality of Trump's tariffs, workers are feeling the impacts.
In 2024, our non-resident scholar @nirupama.bsky.social was asked whether tariffs create jobs. Her answer? "No, they don't."
📺 Watch the full event video for more: youtu.be/vzm0280O7AY?...
In 2024, our non-resident scholar @nirupama.bsky.social was asked whether tariffs create jobs. Her answer? "No, they don't."
📺 Watch the full event video for more: youtu.be/vzm0280O7AY?...
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
1/ While SCOTUS hears oral arguments about the legality of Trump's tariffs, workers are feeling the impacts.
In 2024, our non-resident scholar @nirupama.bsky.social was asked whether tariffs create jobs. Her answer? "No, they don't."
📺 Watch the full event video for more: youtu.be/vzm0280O7AY?...
In 2024, our non-resident scholar @nirupama.bsky.social was asked whether tariffs create jobs. Her answer? "No, they don't."
📺 Watch the full event video for more: youtu.be/vzm0280O7AY?...
"Tariffs are introducing significant input costs for a handful of foundational segments of the U.S. economy, including manufacturing, construction, mining, and repair and maintenance." Chris Bangert-Drowns with new research on how tariffs are impacting industries:
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Tariff costs impact industries with mostly White, male, and noncitizen workers
Tariffs are introducing new and sometimes significant input costs for a handful of foundational segments of the U.S. economy.
equitablegrowth.org
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"Tariffs are introducing significant input costs for a handful of foundational segments of the U.S. economy, including manufacturing, construction, mining, and repair and maintenance." Chris Bangert-Drowns with new research on how tariffs are impacting industries:
equitablegrowth.org/tariff-costs...
equitablegrowth.org/tariff-costs...
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"At the same time the market share of private credit funds grows, government regulations are exposing retirement savings to unregulated financial assets."
@lenorepalladino.bsky.social on how unregulated private credit funds can affect U.S. retirement accounts:
@lenorepalladino.bsky.social on how unregulated private credit funds can affect U.S. retirement accounts:
Risks escalate for U.S. retirement plans due to unregulated private credit funds and new rules opening them up to retirement savings accounts
Private credit funds heighten financial risks for average Americans investing their retirement savings in these unregulated banking vehicles.
equitablegrowth.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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SNAP food benefits expired over the weekend for millions, amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Below, check out several pieces of evidence-based research from #EGgrantee(s) and network members highlighting the potential short- and long-term economic impacts of SNAP benefits suspension.
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SNAP food benefits expired over the weekend for millions, amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Below, check out several pieces of evidence-based research from #EGgrantee(s) and network members highlighting the potential short- and long-term economic impacts of SNAP benefits suspension.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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SNAP food benefits expired over the weekend for millions, amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Below, check out several pieces of evidence-based research from #EGgrantee(s) and network members highlighting the potential short- and long-term economic impacts of SNAP benefits suspension.
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SNAP food benefits expired over the weekend for millions, amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Below, check out several pieces of evidence-based research from #EGgrantee(s) and network members highlighting the potential short- and long-term economic impacts of SNAP benefits suspension.
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AI is causing a major shift in today’s workplace and raising many concerns. Two new grants from @equitablegrowth.bsky.social will fund #CornellILR research aimed at providing insights to policymakers, union leaders, managers and others who are shaping the future of AI in the workplace.
Two Grants to Study AI and Worker Voice Awarded to ILR
AI is causing a major shift in today’s workplace and raising many concerns. Two new grants will fund ILR research aimed at providing insights to policymakers, union leaders, managers and others who ar...
www.ilr.cornell.edu
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
AI is causing a major shift in today’s workplace and raising many concerns. Two new grants from @equitablegrowth.bsky.social will fund #CornellILR research aimed at providing insights to policymakers, union leaders, managers and others who are shaping the future of AI in the workplace.
For the #EGEssaySeries, nonresident scholar @lenorepalladino.bsky.social outlines how public policy has shaped the rise of shareholder primacy, along with the various ways to counter it and empower workers to get involved in corporate decision-making.
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To restore democracy, end shareholder primacy at U.S. corporations and on Wall Street
The role of corporations and big financial institutions in the U.S. economy and how shareholder primacy shapes the American capitalist system.
equitablegrowth.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
For the #EGEssaySeries, nonresident scholar @lenorepalladino.bsky.social outlines how public policy has shaped the rise of shareholder primacy, along with the various ways to counter it and empower workers to get involved in corporate decision-making.
Read more:
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"At the same time the market share of private credit funds grows, government regulations are exposing retirement savings to unregulated financial assets."
@lenorepalladino.bsky.social on how unregulated private credit funds can affect U.S. retirement accounts:
@lenorepalladino.bsky.social on how unregulated private credit funds can affect U.S. retirement accounts:
Risks escalate for U.S. retirement plans due to unregulated private credit funds and new rules opening them up to retirement savings accounts
Private credit funds heighten financial risks for average Americans investing their retirement savings in these unregulated banking vehicles.
equitablegrowth.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"At the same time the market share of private credit funds grows, government regulations are exposing retirement savings to unregulated financial assets."
@lenorepalladino.bsky.social on how unregulated private credit funds can affect U.S. retirement accounts:
@lenorepalladino.bsky.social on how unregulated private credit funds can affect U.S. retirement accounts:
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Nonresident Scholar Lenore Palladino explains the risks that unregulated private credit funds pose to U.S. financial markets and Americans’ retirement plans in a new @equitablegrowth.bsky.social column out this morning.
Risks escalate for U.S. retirement plans due to unregulated private credit funds and new rules opening them up to retirement savings accounts
Private credit funds heighten financial risks for average Americans investing their retirement savings in these unregulated banking vehicles.
equitablegrowth.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Nonresident Scholar Lenore Palladino explains the risks that unregulated private credit funds pose to U.S. financial markets and Americans’ retirement plans in a new @equitablegrowth.bsky.social column out this morning.
For their project, #EGgrantee(s) Louis Preonas and Joshua Linn
from @umdarec.bsky.social will "compare the Inflation Reduction Act and tariff approaches by quantifying how each policy affects the new vehicle market and domestic manufacturing activity."
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from @umdarec.bsky.social will "compare the Inflation Reduction Act and tariff approaches by quantifying how each policy affects the new vehicle market and domestic manufacturing activity."
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equitablegrowth.org/grants/ira-s...
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
For their project, #EGgrantee(s) Louis Preonas and Joshua Linn
from @umdarec.bsky.social will "compare the Inflation Reduction Act and tariff approaches by quantifying how each policy affects the new vehicle market and domestic manufacturing activity."
More ⬇️
equitablegrowth.org/grants/ira-s...
from @umdarec.bsky.social will "compare the Inflation Reduction Act and tariff approaches by quantifying how each policy affects the new vehicle market and domestic manufacturing activity."
More ⬇️
equitablegrowth.org/grants/ira-s...
Today's IRA RFP #EGgrantee spotlight is on ToddGerarden, assistant professor @cornelluniversity.bsky.social.
Gerarden will study how different tax credits impact manufacturing activity throughout the U.S. solar photovoltaic supply chain.
More about the project: equitablegrowth.org/grants/the-e...
Gerarden will study how different tax credits impact manufacturing activity throughout the U.S. solar photovoltaic supply chain.
More about the project: equitablegrowth.org/grants/the-e...
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today's IRA RFP #EGgrantee spotlight is on ToddGerarden, assistant professor @cornelluniversity.bsky.social.
Gerarden will study how different tax credits impact manufacturing activity throughout the U.S. solar photovoltaic supply chain.
More about the project: equitablegrowth.org/grants/the-e...
Gerarden will study how different tax credits impact manufacturing activity throughout the U.S. solar photovoltaic supply chain.
More about the project: equitablegrowth.org/grants/the-e...
For the #EGEssaySeries, Andrea Louise Campbell from @mit.edu gives an overview of how the federal income-tax system started out as progressive more than 100 years ago but has become less progressive as wealthy Americans bend the system in their favor.
Read more:
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Read more:
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October 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
For the #EGEssaySeries, Andrea Louise Campbell from @mit.edu gives an overview of how the federal income-tax system started out as progressive more than 100 years ago but has become less progressive as wealthy Americans bend the system in their favor.
Read more:
equitablegrowth.org/how-u-s-tax-...
Read more:
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In a new analysis, Chris Bangert-Drowns & Chiara Chanoi measure workers’ exposure to AI and assess how it affects wages.
They find AI exposure is higher among people with higher levels of education who work in high-paying jobs, regardless of gender or race.
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They find AI exposure is higher among people with higher levels of education who work in high-paying jobs, regardless of gender or race.
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Workplace exposure to artificial intelligence is higher among U.S. workers with higher wages, depending on how AI is used
A look at the continuing impacts of artificial intelligence on the U.S. labor market and avenues for future exploration.
equitablegrowth.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In a new analysis, Chris Bangert-Drowns & Chiara Chanoi measure workers’ exposure to AI and assess how it affects wages.
They find AI exposure is higher among people with higher levels of education who work in high-paying jobs, regardless of gender or race.
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They find AI exposure is higher among people with higher levels of education who work in high-paying jobs, regardless of gender or race.
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🚨Today, Equitable Growth announces a new cohort of #EGgrantee(s)!
Researchers will study the Inflation Reduction Act's electric vehicle subsidies, labor market implications of IRA tax credits, and more!
Stay tuned in the coming days to learn about each project:
equitablegrowth.org/equitable-gr...
Researchers will study the Inflation Reduction Act's electric vehicle subsidies, labor market implications of IRA tax credits, and more!
Stay tuned in the coming days to learn about each project:
equitablegrowth.org/equitable-gr...
Equitable Growth supports scholars studying the economics of the energy transition
Equitable Growth announces a new cohort of grantees studying how federal policy can drive innovation and economic growth in ways that benefit workers and local economies amidst the energy transition.
equitablegrowth.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚨Today, Equitable Growth announces a new cohort of #EGgrantee(s)!
Researchers will study the Inflation Reduction Act's electric vehicle subsidies, labor market implications of IRA tax credits, and more!
Stay tuned in the coming days to learn about each project:
equitablegrowth.org/equitable-gr...
Researchers will study the Inflation Reduction Act's electric vehicle subsidies, labor market implications of IRA tax credits, and more!
Stay tuned in the coming days to learn about each project:
equitablegrowth.org/equitable-gr...
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(2/2) Join us on Nov. 10 for a high-profile discussion on potential paths forward for an economic policy agenda that can better support shared prosperity and a durable democracy.
The event will be livestreamed for folks outside NYC. You can RSVP here:
The event will be livestreamed for folks outside NYC. You can RSVP here:
[LIVESTREAM] The Rise of Populism and the Future of Economic Policy
Please join IGP and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth for a discussion on how shared prosperity creates a more durable democracy
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October 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
(2/2) Join us on Nov. 10 for a high-profile discussion on potential paths forward for an economic policy agenda that can better support shared prosperity and a durable democracy.
The event will be livestreamed for folks outside NYC. You can RSVP here:
The event will be livestreamed for folks outside NYC. You can RSVP here:
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Opposition to the qualified small business stock exclusion crosses ideological lines!
@kylepomerleau.bsky.social & me on why QSBS-which Republicans just expanded-is inefficient, unfair & should be scrapped, or at least reformed to fix glaring defects.
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to... @taxnotes.com
@kylepomerleau.bsky.social & me on why QSBS-which Republicans just expanded-is inefficient, unfair & should be scrapped, or at least reformed to fix glaring defects.
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to... @taxnotes.com
www.taxnotes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Opposition to the qualified small business stock exclusion crosses ideological lines!
@kylepomerleau.bsky.social & me on why QSBS-which Republicans just expanded-is inefficient, unfair & should be scrapped, or at least reformed to fix glaring defects.
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to... @taxnotes.com
@kylepomerleau.bsky.social & me on why QSBS-which Republicans just expanded-is inefficient, unfair & should be scrapped, or at least reformed to fix glaring defects.
www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-to... @taxnotes.com
For the latest in the #EGEssaySeries, @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social discusses why policymakers should build a place-based strategy to spur economic growth in rural America and offers ways to "combat the disconnection rural areas have from the national economy."
🔗: equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...
🔗: equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
For the latest in the #EGEssaySeries, @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social discusses why policymakers should build a place-based strategy to spur economic growth in rural America and offers ways to "combat the disconnection rural areas have from the national economy."
🔗: equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...
🔗: equitablegrowth.org/a-place-base...
"...These emotions of being left behind or worse off than they used to be are not just common, but politically potent, too."
In his #EGEssaySeries piece, Justin Gest from @georgemasonu.bsky.social explains nostalgic deprivation and its implications for the U.S.
equitablegrowth.org/populist-vot...
In his #EGEssaySeries piece, Justin Gest from @georgemasonu.bsky.social explains nostalgic deprivation and its implications for the U.S.
equitablegrowth.org/populist-vot...
October 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"...These emotions of being left behind or worse off than they used to be are not just common, but politically potent, too."
In his #EGEssaySeries piece, Justin Gest from @georgemasonu.bsky.social explains nostalgic deprivation and its implications for the U.S.
equitablegrowth.org/populist-vot...
In his #EGEssaySeries piece, Justin Gest from @georgemasonu.bsky.social explains nostalgic deprivation and its implications for the U.S.
equitablegrowth.org/populist-vot...
1. This would-be #JobsDay, but today Equitable Growth dives deeper into the uses of public labor market data, their value to the economy, and the risks associated with their potential destabilization 🧵
More from @michaelslinden.bsky.social & Chris Bangert-Drowns:
equitablegrowth.org/the-status-o...
More from @michaelslinden.bsky.social & Chris Bangert-Drowns:
equitablegrowth.org/the-status-o...
The status of U.S. labor market data amid the government shutdown
The work of the BLS, the impact of the agency not releasing its employment situation report, and how BLS budget constraints will affect data collection.
equitablegrowth.org
October 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
1. This would-be #JobsDay, but today Equitable Growth dives deeper into the uses of public labor market data, their value to the economy, and the risks associated with their potential destabilization 🧵
More from @michaelslinden.bsky.social & Chris Bangert-Drowns:
equitablegrowth.org/the-status-o...
More from @michaelslinden.bsky.social & Chris Bangert-Drowns:
equitablegrowth.org/the-status-o...
“The job market had been a source of real strength in the economy but has been slowing down ... It would be very good to know if that slowdown was continuing, accelerating, or reversing.”
@michaelslinden.bsky.social on how the shutdown affects key economic data gathering:
@michaelslinden.bsky.social on how the shutdown affects key economic data gathering:
The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday's jobs report
The government shutdown will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy.
apnews.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“The job market had been a source of real strength in the economy but has been slowing down ... It would be very good to know if that slowdown was continuing, accelerating, or reversing.”
@michaelslinden.bsky.social on how the shutdown affects key economic data gathering:
@michaelslinden.bsky.social on how the shutdown affects key economic data gathering:
"Making reliable data accessible in a timely manner to inform decision-making is foundational for economic growth and equity in the United States."
More from #EGgrantee @pnorlander.bsky.social on what users can do to protect and improve federal data collection:
More from #EGgrantee @pnorlander.bsky.social on what users can do to protect and improve federal data collection:
Federal data is under attack, but data users can work together to preserve and democratize it
Reliable federal data accessible in a timely manner to inform decision-making is foundational for economic growth and equity in the United States.
equitablegrowth.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Making reliable data accessible in a timely manner to inform decision-making is foundational for economic growth and equity in the United States."
More from #EGgrantee @pnorlander.bsky.social on what users can do to protect and improve federal data collection:
More from #EGgrantee @pnorlander.bsky.social on what users can do to protect and improve federal data collection: