Economic Policy Institute

EPI is an independent, nonprofit think tank that researches the impact of economic trends and policies on working people in the United States. EPI's Mission: To broaden the discussion about economic policy to include the interests of low- and middle-income workers. Today, with global competition expanding, wage inequality rising, and the methods and nature of work changing in fundamental ways, it is as crucial as ever that people who work for a living have a voice in the economic discourse.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Economic Policy Institute

Labor

EPI issues “how to” plan for reversing inequality
December 5, 2018 By Economic Policy Institute
In a comprehensive new policy agenda, EPI details solutions to address rising inequality and ensure that everybody in America gets a fair cut of the benefits of economic growth.
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Opinion

“Right-to-Work” in Missouri would hurt black workers the most
May 15, 2018 By Economic Policy Institute
Unions have been effective at balancing the power dynamics between workers who may otherwise be marginalized and their employers.
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Labor

Attack on public sector unions funded by wealthy donors
February 21, 2018 By Economic Policy Institute
"It is incredibly difficult to track the flow of money from these corporate-backed donors to the advocacy organizations that do their bidding."
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U.S.

Working class tax cut? Nothing of the sort
October 3, 2017 By Economic Policy Institute
Any claim that Republicans were ever genuinely planning a “middle-class tax cut” should be thoroughly dismissed.
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Labor

Top CEOs took home 271 times more than the typical worker in 2016
July 20, 2017 By Economic Policy Institute
If CEOs earned less or were taxed more, there would be no adverse impact on output or employment.
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Labor

If unemployment insurance extensions expire, economy will lose 400,000 jobs in 2013
November 14, 2012 By Economic Policy Institute
If the federally funded extended unemployment insurance benefits expire at the end of 2012, the economy will lose 400,000 jobs in 2013.
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