Economics and Inequality
In recent decades, and especially since 2000, the richest Americans have enjoyed soaring income and wealth while the rest of the population's living standards have stagnated. The Century Foundation was one of the first institutions to raise serious concerns about these trends and propose ideas for improving economic conditions for all Americans- not just the fortunate few.
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- Fellow Amy Dean
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Amy B. Dean is a social entrepreneur, author, and progressive activist, with roots in the American labor movement.
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Why Labor Organizing Should Be a Civil Right: Rebuilding a Middle-Class Democracy by Enhancing Worker Voice.
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Graph of the Day: Student Debt and the Middle Class (Part 3)
Part Three of a three-part series on student debt and the middle class. Click here to read Part One and click here to read Part Two . -
Who Says They Have Ever Used A Government Social Program? The Role of Policy Visibility
A Working Paper from Fellow Suzanne Mettler. -
10 Reasons to Eliminate the Tax Break for Capital Gains
As Occupy Wall Street protesters deliberate over a policy agenda that would combat economic inequality and political favoritism, they will find no... -
A Bigger and Better Economic Boost
An issue brief on the modified version of the lump-sum tax rebates by Andrew Fieldhouse, a federal budget analyst for The Century Foundation and Economic Policy Institute. -
The Human Cost of Budget Cuts
In this series, fellows and staff from The Century Foundation investigates how citizens and infrastructure in the United States would be affected by the president's proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2012. -
Investing In America's Economy: A Budget Blueprint for Economic Recovery and Fiscal Responsibility
The Century Foundation, Demos and EPI have produced a budget blueprint for economic recovery and fiscal responsibility. The blueprint prioritizes a strong economic recovery because widespread job creation and robust economic growth are essential to successful deficit reduction. Investing in America's Future is a project of Demos, EPI and The Century Foundation. -
Our Fiscal Security
The Century Foundation, Demos and the Economic Policy Institute have partnered together to help strengthen social insurance programs and develop a road map for a fair and responsible federal budget.
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LEARN MORE: Social Security Under Attack
Century Foundation Vice President, Policy and Programs, Greg Anrig has written a brief entitled Ten Reasons Not to Cut Social Security Benefits. Learn More...
