New Research Links Income Volatility to Debt and Healthcare Affordability
New research shows that income volatility makes it harder for workers to pay for health care and increases the likelihood that they carry debt.
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14 Congress Members Urge IMF to End Harmful Conditions, Embrace Pro-Worker Agenda
14 members of Congress, led by Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA), sent a letter to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urging the Fund to move away from its long history of harmful, anti-worker loan conditionality, and to instead enact an agenda that meets the needs of workers and low-income populations across the developing world.
US Visa Bans Against Ecuador’s Former President Correa and Family a “Transparently Political Attempt to Weaken” the Left Ahead of Elections
The US State Department’s announcement of visa restrictions against Ecuador’s former president Rafael Correa, former vice president Jorge Glas, and members of their families are a “transparently political attempt to weaken” Correa’s political movement ahead of February’s elections.
New Analysis Examines Benefits to Borrowing Countries from Possible IMF Surcharge Policy Reform
Discover possible scenarios for IMF surcharge policy reform by the Fund’s Board. Learn why CEPR advocates for the elimination of these punitive fees.
New Research Documents Disability and Economic Injustice
A comprehensive new report documents the array of socioeconomic challenges faced by disabled people in the United States, providing a broad overview of the relationship between disability and economic injustice.
The US Takes a Step Toward Permanent Affordable Housing with the Homes Act
The Homes Act is an important step forward in providing quality permanently affordable housing in the United States.
Fed Rate Cut: Belated Recognition That Inflation Battle Has Been Won
Today’s move to lower interest rates is a belated recognition that the battle against inflation has been won. Contrary to the predictions of almost all economists, including those at the Fed, this victory was won without a major uptick in unemployment.
Teacher Pay Rose in 2023, But Not Enough to Shrink Pay Gap
New research shows that the pay penalty for teachers — the gap between the weekly wages of teachers and other college graduates — grew to a record 26.6% in 2023.
Leaked Messages Suggest Collaboration Between US, Ecuador’s Top Prosecutor as She Targeted Opponents, Broke the Law
Drop Site News and The Intercept Brasil report that they have reviewed more than 1,500 leaked text messages that appear to be between Ecuadorian attorney general Diana Salazar and former member of Ecuador’s National Assembly Ronny Aleaga.
New Research: Historic Economic Milestones for Black Americans Mask Persistent Economic Insecurity
A new brief from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and CEPR documents that as Black Americans experience record-breaking economic gains, a closer examination reveals persistent economic insecurity and enduring inequalities, underscoring the critical importance of economic issues for African Americans.