How should the US address long-term deficits?
In the aftermath of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, it is widely understood that the…
Measuring Labor Market Similarities in Nearby Regions
Regions that are geographically close are much more likely to share similar economic conditions than regions that are…
Critical minerals can be a win-win policy area for the US and Africa
Following the launch of a new report by Brookings’ Africa Growth Initiative, host Landry Signé sits down with…
Low-income workers experience the most earnings and work hours instability
To assess the compensation of workers, it matters not only how much money they earn, but also the…
The US has formally started joint review of USMCA
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for a joint review in July 2026. Last week, the Office of…
American Fears Deepen Over Rising Prices
Topline Americans’ concerns about the economy worsened this month as consumers expressed growing concerns about rising prices and…
Employment impacts of the CHIPS Act
The $52.7 billion CHIPS and Science Act of August 2022 directly and indirectly created between 42,465 and 54,385…
Japan’s exports to U.S. fall for fifth-straight month, plummeting 13.8% in August
Japan’s exports to the United States plummeted 13.8% in August compared to the same month the previous year,…
Here’s why banks, credit card companies are wary of buy now, pay later loans
Buy now, pay later plans offer an attractive alternative to credit cards for consumers: They allow purchases to…
Democrats dig in on health care as threat of government shutdown looms
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters as Senate Democratic leaders hold a press conference…