Washington Center for Equitable Growth
@equitablegrowth.bsky.social
Non-profit research & grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing evidence-backed ideas & policies that promote strong, stable & broad-based economic growth
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10 Year Retrospective - Celebrating a decade of research and impact
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2/ In a brand new interactive dashboard, we are celebrating the milestones since our launch in 2013.
It can be sorted by year or topic area, as a way to visualize the collective impact EG has had across issues and over time.
Check out the 10-year retrospective here ⬇️
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It can be sorted by year or topic area, as a way to visualize the collective impact EG has had across issues and over time.
Check out the 10-year retrospective here ⬇️
impact.equitablegrowth.org
Interested in seeing more in 2026 on the rise of populism & the future of economic policy?
You can help support future projects like our populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give today ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
You can help support future projects like our populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give today ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
December 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Interested in seeing more in 2026 on the rise of populism & the future of economic policy?
You can help support future projects like our populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give today ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
You can help support future projects like our populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give today ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
Interested in learning more in 2026 about the intersection of AI, tech, and the economy?
You can help us to support our future projects and critical research into these emerging technologies by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give now ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
You can help us to support our future projects and critical research into these emerging technologies by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give now ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
December 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Interested in learning more in 2026 about the intersection of AI, tech, and the economy?
You can help us to support our future projects and critical research into these emerging technologies by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give now ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
You can help us to support our future projects and critical research into these emerging technologies by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give now ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
Would you like to see more work in 2026 on upward mobility and economic inequality? You can help support future projects and critical research by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Would you like to see more work in 2026 on upward mobility and economic inequality? You can help support future projects and critical research by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
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Interested in seeing more essays in 2026 on the economics of place, economic inequality, and more?
You can help support future projects like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
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You can help support future projects like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give today ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
December 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Interested in seeing more essays in 2026 on the economics of place, economic inequality, and more?
You can help support future projects like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give today ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
You can help support future projects like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end.
Give today ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
Interested in seeing more work on taxation, macroeconomics, inequality, and growth? Help fuel our research and projects in 2026 by donating to Equitable Growth before the year's end. Give today ➡️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
December 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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1/ As 2025 draws to a close, we are looking back on the last decade, and the impact Equitable Growth has had on economic policy.
For more than 10 years, we have connected economic evidence and policy to promote shared prosperity and growth. 📈🌱
For more than 10 years, we have connected economic evidence and policy to promote shared prosperity and growth. 📈🌱
December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
1/ As 2025 draws to a close, we are looking back on the last decade, and the impact Equitable Growth has had on economic policy.
For more than 10 years, we have connected economic evidence and policy to promote shared prosperity and growth. 📈🌱
For more than 10 years, we have connected economic evidence and policy to promote shared prosperity and growth. 📈🌱
Interested in more projects in 2026 on the labor market, trade, economic inequality & more?
You can fuel more work like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before year's end.
Give here ⬇️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
You can fuel more work like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before year's end.
Give here ⬇️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
December 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Interested in more projects in 2026 on the labor market, trade, economic inequality & more?
You can fuel more work like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before year's end.
Give here ⬇️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
You can fuel more work like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before year's end.
Give here ⬇️ equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
Would you like to see more essays and projects in 2026 on economic inequality, job quality, worker power, and more? You can fuel work like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before year's end. Give here ⬇️
equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
December 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Would you like to see more essays and projects in 2026 on economic inequality, job quality, worker power, and more? You can fuel work like our economic populism #EGEssaySeries and convening by donating to Equitable Growth before year's end. Give here ⬇️
equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
equitablegrowth.org/engage/donate/
1/ As we reflect on 2025, we rounded up the top 10 stories from the EG website that stood out the most this year. See what made the list. 🧵 Starting at 🔟, @mitiwer.bsky.social's Erin Kelly breaks down drivers of poor job quality & policy responses to address them:
America’s job-quality crisis and how to revive workers’ pay, dignity, job advancement, and economic well-being
This essay focuses on the drivers of the job-quality crisis and concrete policy responses to address those drivers.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
1/ As we reflect on 2025, we rounded up the top 10 stories from the EG website that stood out the most this year. See what made the list. 🧵 Starting at 🔟, @mitiwer.bsky.social's Erin Kelly breaks down drivers of poor job quality & policy responses to address them:
1/ In honor of the Schedules That Work Act reintroduction (SB 3550 & HR 6786), here's past research on Fair Workweek laws. 🧵
Susan Lambert & Julia Henly discuss how schedule change payments help workers & hold employers accountable for unpredictable scheduling:
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Susan Lambert & Julia Henly discuss how schedule change payments help workers & hold employers accountable for unpredictable scheduling:
equitablegrowth.org/payment-for-...
Payment for schedule changes under Fair Workweek laws in three U.S. cities
Findings from two studies of Fair Workweek laws that offer insights into employee compensation for schedule changes and managers’ experiences.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
1/ In honor of the Schedules That Work Act reintroduction (SB 3550 & HR 6786), here's past research on Fair Workweek laws. 🧵
Susan Lambert & Julia Henly discuss how schedule change payments help workers & hold employers accountable for unpredictable scheduling:
equitablegrowth.org/payment-for-...
Susan Lambert & Julia Henly discuss how schedule change payments help workers & hold employers accountable for unpredictable scheduling:
equitablegrowth.org/payment-for-...
At last week's virtual event, #EGPresents: "Reimagining the Federal Government," experts outlined a path to rebuild the U.S. administrative state by reestablishing trust in institutions and modernizing agencies to tackle inequality.
See the recap and 📺 recording:
See the recap and 📺 recording:
Equitable Growth event highlights the path forward to rebuild the U.S. administrative state
Equitable Growth Presents installment explores a more hopeful vision for the U.S. administrative state.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
At last week's virtual event, #EGPresents: "Reimagining the Federal Government," experts outlined a path to rebuild the U.S. administrative state by reestablishing trust in institutions and modernizing agencies to tackle inequality.
See the recap and 📺 recording:
See the recap and 📺 recording:
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This morning’s #JobsReport data finally afford policymakers a window into the recent state of the U.S. economy, showing a continued decline in the labor market and corroborating private-sector estimates suggesting further deterioration in hiring.
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This morning’s #JobsReport data finally afford policymakers a window into the recent state of the U.S. economy, showing a continued decline in the labor market and corroborating private-sector estimates suggesting further deterioration in hiring.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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This morning’s #JobsReport data finally afford policymakers a window into the recent state of the U.S. economy, showing a continued decline in the labor market and corroborating private-sector estimates suggesting further deterioration in hiring.
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This morning’s #JobsReport data finally afford policymakers a window into the recent state of the U.S. economy, showing a continued decline in the labor market and corroborating private-sector estimates suggesting further deterioration in hiring.
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1/ A new executive order aims to block states from governing AI. Without a thoughtful federal framework in place, banning local guardrails leaves workers and markets exposed. Our research shows ungoverned AI carries serious social and economic risks. equitablegrowth.org/issue/ai-tec...
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AI, tech, & the economy Archives
Content archives for the Washington Center for Equitable Growth’s work on AI, tech, & the economy.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
1/ A new executive order aims to block states from governing AI. Without a thoughtful federal framework in place, banning local guardrails leaves workers and markets exposed. Our research shows ungoverned AI carries serious social and economic risks. equitablegrowth.org/issue/ai-tec...
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“Expanding unemployment insurance benefits helps low-income workers find better-paying jobs.”
To learn more, check out the latest EG research from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore cited in @cbsnews.com on ways to address the affordability crisis.
🔗: www.cbsnews.com/news/afforda...
To learn more, check out the latest EG research from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore cited in @cbsnews.com on ways to address the affordability crisis.
🔗: www.cbsnews.com/news/afforda...
Fighting inflation isn't the best way to make life more affordable, some economists say
Beating back inflation is only half the battle in lowering the cost of living — you also have to think about people's pay, economists argue.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
“Expanding unemployment insurance benefits helps low-income workers find better-paying jobs.”
To learn more, check out the latest EG research from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore cited in @cbsnews.com on ways to address the affordability crisis.
🔗: www.cbsnews.com/news/afforda...
To learn more, check out the latest EG research from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore cited in @cbsnews.com on ways to address the affordability crisis.
🔗: www.cbsnews.com/news/afforda...
Reposted by Washington Center for Equitable Growth
Making the case for expanding UI eligibility to more workers, based on our recent working paper with @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
"Broadening access to UI benefits can help marginally attached workers find stable, higher-paying jobs."
More from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore on how unemployment insurance is more than a safety net, but a pathway to stronger long-term earnings:
More from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore on how unemployment insurance is more than a safety net, but a pathway to stronger long-term earnings:
Expanding eligibility for Unemployment Insurance helps low-income U.S. workers find better jobs
Expanding UI eligibility improves job quality and earnings with minimal delay in re-employment, especially when paired with employment services.
equitablegrowth.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Making the case for expanding UI eligibility to more workers, based on our recent working paper with @equitablegrowth.bsky.social
"Broadening access to UI benefits can help marginally attached workers find stable, higher-paying jobs."
More from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore on how unemployment insurance is more than a safety net, but a pathway to stronger long-term earnings:
More from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore on how unemployment insurance is more than a safety net, but a pathway to stronger long-term earnings:
Expanding eligibility for Unemployment Insurance helps low-income U.S. workers find better jobs
Expanding UI eligibility improves job quality and earnings with minimal delay in re-employment, especially when paired with employment services.
equitablegrowth.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Broadening access to UI benefits can help marginally attached workers find stable, higher-paying jobs."
More from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore on how unemployment insurance is more than a safety net, but a pathway to stronger long-term earnings:
More from @caseymcquillan.bsky.social and Brendan Moore on how unemployment insurance is more than a safety net, but a pathway to stronger long-term earnings:
📢 Join us for"Equitable Growth Presents: Reimagining the Federal Government" on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 2:00-3:30 pm.
Featuring @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social @shaynalstrom.bsky.social @zliscow.bsky.social & Kyleigh Russ of @democracyforward.org!
Don't miss out, RSVP here ➡️
Featuring @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social @shaynalstrom.bsky.social @zliscow.bsky.social & Kyleigh Russ of @democracyforward.org!
Don't miss out, RSVP here ➡️
Personal Information - Equitable Growth Presents: Reimagining the Federal Government
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December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📢 Join us for"Equitable Growth Presents: Reimagining the Federal Government" on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 2:00-3:30 pm.
Featuring @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social @shaynalstrom.bsky.social @zliscow.bsky.social & Kyleigh Russ of @democracyforward.org!
Don't miss out, RSVP here ➡️
Featuring @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social @shaynalstrom.bsky.social @zliscow.bsky.social & Kyleigh Russ of @democracyforward.org!
Don't miss out, RSVP here ➡️
"The strength of these [social insurance] programs is salient in moments of broad economic uncertainty, such as the one many Americans are currently facing."
NEW from Megan Rivera on the benefits of social insurance programs to the U.S. economy and its workers ⬇️
NEW from Megan Rivera on the benefits of social insurance programs to the U.S. economy and its workers ⬇️
U.S. social insurance programs support workers and economic growth
Rather than cut funding for social insurance programs that help low-income families and individuals, policymakers should tap into proven policy solutions.
equitablegrowth.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"The strength of these [social insurance] programs is salient in moments of broad economic uncertainty, such as the one many Americans are currently facing."
NEW from Megan Rivera on the benefits of social insurance programs to the U.S. economy and its workers ⬇️
NEW from Megan Rivera on the benefits of social insurance programs to the U.S. economy and its workers ⬇️
With Thanksgiving around the corner, consumer sentiment fell further in November, according to the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index. Nonresident scholar @nirupama.bsky.social highlights how tariff chaos is also causing a drag on economic growth.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
With Thanksgiving around the corner, consumer sentiment fell further in November, according to the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index. Nonresident scholar @nirupama.bsky.social highlights how tariff chaos is also causing a drag on economic growth.
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"Even if a future presidential administration unwinds the current tariff regime, the shadow of this era will persist as an enduring sense that markets move at the mercy of politics." NEW from @nirupama.bsky.social on changing tariff policies and economic growth:
Uncertainty created by ever-changing tariff policies harms U.S. economic growth
The Trump administration’s tariff policies drive economic uncertainty and political favoritism, and they may shape the U.S. economy long after the tariffs themselves are gone.
equitablegrowth.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"Even if a future presidential administration unwinds the current tariff regime, the shadow of this era will persist as an enduring sense that markets move at the mercy of politics." NEW from @nirupama.bsky.social on changing tariff policies and economic growth:
1/ Today’s #JobsReport data provide a final snapshot of the U.S. economy before the government shutdown, showing unemployment ticking up with labor market participation flat. 119k new jobs were created, compared to a summer average of 70k.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
1/ Today’s #JobsReport data provide a final snapshot of the U.S. economy before the government shutdown, showing unemployment ticking up with labor market participation flat. 119k new jobs were created, compared to a summer average of 70k.
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Many thanks to @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social for sitting down with me for this thoughtful conversation. I look forward to his discussion on how we reimagine govt. institutions to address economic inequality and drive shared prosperity at our next “EG Presents” event on Dec. 9. More details to come!
In #InConversation, @shaynalstrom.bsky.social chats with @cornelluniversity.bsky.social prof @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social. They discuss:
🔹Organizing to rebuild democracy & administrative agencies
🔹Abundance agenda & its implications for future policy actions & more!
🔹Organizing to rebuild democracy & administrative agencies
🔹Abundance agenda & its implications for future policy actions & more!
In conversation with Sabeel Rahman
Shayna Strom and Sabeel Rahman discuss the abundance agenda, economic populism, and rebuilding democracy and administrative agencies in this In Conversation.
equitablegrowth.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Many thanks to @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social for sitting down with me for this thoughtful conversation. I look forward to his discussion on how we reimagine govt. institutions to address economic inequality and drive shared prosperity at our next “EG Presents” event on Dec. 9. More details to come!
In #InConversation, @shaynalstrom.bsky.social chats with @cornelluniversity.bsky.social prof @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social. They discuss:
🔹Organizing to rebuild democracy & administrative agencies
🔹Abundance agenda & its implications for future policy actions & more!
🔹Organizing to rebuild democracy & administrative agencies
🔹Abundance agenda & its implications for future policy actions & more!
In conversation with Sabeel Rahman
Shayna Strom and Sabeel Rahman discuss the abundance agenda, economic populism, and rebuilding democracy and administrative agencies in this In Conversation.
equitablegrowth.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In #InConversation, @shaynalstrom.bsky.social chats with @cornelluniversity.bsky.social prof @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social. They discuss:
🔹Organizing to rebuild democracy & administrative agencies
🔹Abundance agenda & its implications for future policy actions & more!
🔹Organizing to rebuild democracy & administrative agencies
🔹Abundance agenda & its implications for future policy actions & more!
1/ Welcome to #APPAM Day 3!
We have a full day, with sessions on public benefits, poverty measurement, job amenities & worker bargaining power, strengthening the U.S. safety net, & much more.
Check out this 🧵of where to find #EGgrantee(s) and our network members on this final conference day ⬇️
We have a full day, with sessions on public benefits, poverty measurement, job amenities & worker bargaining power, strengthening the U.S. safety net, & much more.
Check out this 🧵of where to find #EGgrantee(s) and our network members on this final conference day ⬇️
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
1/ Welcome to #APPAM Day 3!
We have a full day, with sessions on public benefits, poverty measurement, job amenities & worker bargaining power, strengthening the U.S. safety net, & much more.
Check out this 🧵of where to find #EGgrantee(s) and our network members on this final conference day ⬇️
We have a full day, with sessions on public benefits, poverty measurement, job amenities & worker bargaining power, strengthening the U.S. safety net, & much more.
Check out this 🧵of where to find #EGgrantee(s) and our network members on this final conference day ⬇️
Artificial intelligence is impacting the U.S. economy in different ways.
How can policymakers develop guardrails to protect the American public, particularly workers, from possible harms caused by AI or resulting from its development?
NEW column explaining more:
equitablegrowth.org/what-impact-...
How can policymakers develop guardrails to protect the American public, particularly workers, from possible harms caused by AI or resulting from its development?
NEW column explaining more:
equitablegrowth.org/what-impact-...
What impact is artificial intelligence having on the U.S. labor market and the nation’s economy?
A compass to help policymakers navigate toward reliable, evidence-based sources, help frame key questions for policy development, and evaluate claims relating to AI technologies and the economy.
equitablegrowth.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Artificial intelligence is impacting the U.S. economy in different ways.
How can policymakers develop guardrails to protect the American public, particularly workers, from possible harms caused by AI or resulting from its development?
NEW column explaining more:
equitablegrowth.org/what-impact-...
How can policymakers develop guardrails to protect the American public, particularly workers, from possible harms caused by AI or resulting from its development?
NEW column explaining more:
equitablegrowth.org/what-impact-...