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Reimagining the Economy

Student loan debt adds to racial wealth disparities, research finds

by David Brancaccio , Daniel Shin and Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Oct 27, 2020
The costs for Black borrowers to pursue a college have been growing exponentially.
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Race and Economy

Why centering Black women in the economy could benefit everyone

by Maria Hollenhorst and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 1, 2020
Economist Janelle Jones has three words that sum up her idea for building an economy that works for everyone: Black Women Best.
Black women are typically one of the hardest hit groups in recessions and the last to benefit in recoveries. What would happen if economic policy was centered around helping them succeed?
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Reimagining the Economy

The need for an equity-based universal basic income

by David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin
Aug 21, 2020
José Quiñonez says a targeted, data-driven system will help us during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A new report says wages are growing, but unequally

by Jack Stewart
Feb 20, 2020
The Economic Policy Institute says the highest earners are getting the biggest raises.
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