Economic Policy Institute Blog

Below, EPI economists offer their insights on the jobs report released this morning for From EPI president Heidi Read the full thread The topline BLS numbers show the labor market added 12,000 jo...

https://www.epi.org/blog/top-line-job-growth-number-distorted-by-hurricanes-and-strikes-all-other-data-point-to-a-historically-strong-labor-market/

Days before one of the most consequential elections in recent history, it’s a good time to consider what’s at stake when it comes to racial and gender economic equality and worker You’ve he...

https://www.epi.org/blog/five-things-to-consider-on-election-day-if-you-care-about-economic-and-racial-justice/

The broader sweep of economic evidence—including yesterday’s extremely strong reading on gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the third quarter of 2024—tells a clear story: The U.S.

https://www.epi.org/blog/hurricanes-impact-will-distort-fridays-jobs-report-but-theres-no-reason-to-be-spooked-about-the-labor-market/

The strong labor market over the last two years has produced historic employment gains for Hispanic workers. In 2022, Hispanic workers achieved one of their lowest unemployment rates on record.

https://www.epi.org/blog/behind-the-numbers-of-hispanic-employment-a-strong-labor-market-has-delivered-historic-gains-but-differences-remain-among-demographic-groups/

Economic performance looms large in every presidential election year. In 2024, people’s perception of their own economic situation is high, yet their estimation of the economy’s performance m...

https://www.epi.org/blog/seven-reasons-why-todays-economy-is-historically-strong/

December 31 is the deadline for states, cities, and municipalities to obligate their State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The $350 billion program—part of the 2021 American Rescue Pla...

https://www.epi.org/blog/time-is-running-out-for-state-and-local-governments-to-obligate-american-rescue-plan-funds/

In a previous post, we highlighted the data indicating a shortage in teacher labor markets and offered solutions to address it.

https://www.epi.org/blog/teacher-shortage-part2/

The new school year has begun with some confusion over the state of teacher labor markets. News outlets have reported conflicting stories on the teacher shortage, with some saying it is over or i...

https://www.epi.org/blog/teacher-shortage-part1/

Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 254,000 jobs were created in September and that job growth in both July and August was stronger than initially reported.

https://www.epi.org/blog/policy-choices-did-not-cause-recent-years-inflation-but-did-deliver-strong-wage-growth/

Below, EPI economists offer their insights on the jobs report released this morning, which showed 254,000 jobs added in From EPI senior economist, Elise Gould Read the full thread Strong jobs –...

https://www.epi.org/blog/blockbuster-jobs-report-shows-strong-growth-the-fed-should-still-continue-to-lower-rates/