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Climate ChangeCOVID-19Federal ReserveGlobal Debt CrisisIMFInequalityLatin America and the CaribbeanSpecial Drawing RightsSurchargesWorld Bank The Growing Debt Burdens of Global South Countries: Standing in the Way of Climate and Development Goals

Nearly 80 low- and middle-income countries are considered by international institutions as being in or at risk of debt distress.

Ivana Vasic-Lalovic Lara Merling / October 12, 2023

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Federal ReserveUnited StatesWorkers Work-Hour Volatility by the Numbers: How Do Workers Fare in the Wake of the Pandemic

Economic lives have become fluid in the United States during recent decades, with individual or family incomes often varying from month to month, from quarter to quarter, or across years.

Julie Yixia Cai / BOSTONFED.ORG / September 06, 2023

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Economic Crisis and RecoveryFederal ReserveJobsJobs ByteUnemploymentUnited States July Jobs Preview: What to Expect in the July Jobs Report

With the good news on growth and inflation last week, the most important item in the July jobs report will likely be the pace of wage growth.

Dean Baker / August 01, 2023

Briefing/Testimony

Bill SpriggsBlack UnemploymentBlack WorkersEconomic JusticeFederal ReserveInequalityUnited States William E. Spriggs: The Loss of a Giant

CEPR was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Bill Spriggs on June 6. His impact on the economics profession and economic policy will continue to be felt for many years to come. Bill dedicated his life to the passionate pursuit of racial and economic justice.

Kelsey Moore / June 08, 2023