Latest Research
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Debt and deficits in the coronavirus recovery: Answers to frequently asked questions
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Two months of gains, but a huge jobs deficit remains, and deepening pain is on the horizon: Congress needs to act
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A majority of workers are fearful of coronavirus infections at work, especially Black, Hispanic, and low- and middle-income workers: Those facing risks are not proportionately receiving extra compensation
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While welcome gains, job losses since February still total 19.6 million: Now is not the time to stop providing relief
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The Economic Policy Institute’s statement on the murder of George Floyd
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Black workers face two of the most lethal preexisting conditions for coronavirus—racism and economic inequality
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Domestic workers chartbook: A comprehensive look at the demographics, wages, benefits, and poverty rates of the professionals who care for our family members and clean our homes
Blog
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Recovering fully from the coronavirus shock will require large increases in federal debt—and there’s nothing wrong with that
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Joblessness remains at historic levels: The extra $600 in UI benefits expires next week, Congress must extend it
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Extending the $600 weekly unemployment boost would support millions of workers: See updated state unemployment data
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Cuts to the state and local public sector will disproportionately harm women and Black workers
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Almost four months in, joblessness remains at historic levels: Congress must extend the extra $600 in UI benefits, which expires in a little more than two weeks
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Hires up, layoffs down but more economic pain is on the horizon: Policymakers must act in order to protect workers’ health and economic well-being
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What to watch on jobs day: A false start to the recovery
EPI in the news
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Marketplace | July 17, 2020
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The Hill | July 17, 2020
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Urban Milwaukee | July 17, 2020
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Blue Ridge Now | July 17, 2020
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Breitbart | July 17, 2020
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Ms. | July 17, 2020
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Labor Press | July 17, 2020