This is part of our economists roundtable on the corona crisis. The coronavirus is, above all, a public-health crisis, and the economic impact could be devastating. But before any of us even heard of COVID-19, our society and economy suffered from deeply-ingrained problems, starting with economic inequality, which this crisis will undoubtedly exacerbate. The need for […]
Heather Boushey
Heather Boushey is the president and CEO of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and the author of Unbound: How Inequality Constricts Our Economy and What We Can Do About It (Harvard University Press, 2019).
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Worsening Inequality
The Tax Act worsens inequality both in the tax changes and in the program cuts used to address the resulting deficit.
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Housing Market to Economy: “I’ll Stop When You Stop”
The housing market can’t improve without a full jobs recovery.
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Spending is the Key to Job Creation.
Today, TAPPED will feature a series of guest posts on progressive solutions to the unemployment problem. Heather Boushey is a senior economist at the Center for American Progress. The president has laid out a compelling vision for promoting long-term economic growth and creating high-quality jobs. Establishing a prudent financial regulatory structure, making investments in energy […]
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A Family-Leave Safety Net
Right now paid time off is a perk available to only privileged families. Here’s how we can make it an option for all workers.
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Values Begin at Home, but Who’s Home?
Family is the center of everyday American life. Our parents are our first protectors, first teachers, first role models, and first friends. Parents know that America’s great reward is the quiet but incomparable satisfaction that comes from building their families a better life. Strong families, blessed with opportunity, guided by faith, and filled with dreams […]
