The Center for Economic and Policy Research

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) promotes democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives.

CEPR is committed to presenting issues in an accurate and understandable manner, so that the public is better informed.

National Paid Leave Program Offers Big Benefits for Small Tax

A new CEPR analysis shows a modest payroll deduction will provide workers with paid family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks for far less than the cost of auto insurance.

The Reality Behind Trump’s Coalition for Regime Change in Venezuela

"There has to be a negotiated agreement of some kind," Mark Weisbrot says of the political crisis in Venezuela. But the Trump administration is "pushing towards some kid of extra-legal and probably violent regime change.” See Mark's interview with Democracy Now and read his latest, for The New Republic.

Our Boss Will Call Your Boss

On February 17, Haitian police arrested seven security contractors a few blocks from the country’s Central Bank. They claimed to be on a government mission, and had a cache of weapons. Four days later the US “rescued” them. What happened? Read Jake Johnston’s new investigation.