Economic Mobility

Regulatory Reform, Benefit-Cost Analysis, and the Poor

Regulatory Reform, Benefit-Cost Analysis, and the Poor

OIRA should add a benefit-cost analysis focused on protecting the poor when evaluating new agency rules.

China’s Hukou System and the Urban-Rural Divide

China’s Hukou System and the Urban-Rural Divide

Economists show that the Chinese household registration system restricts economic mobility for rural migrants.

Small Businesses of Color Matter Too

Small Businesses of Color Matter Too

Minority-owned businesses are vital to economic growth, but discriminatory lending hinders access to credit.

How the Federal Government Can Use More Evidence to Improve Outcomes

How the Federal Government Can Use More Evidence to Improve Outcomes

Several successful programs demonstrate that prioritizing evidence can positively impact policy effects.

The State of Inequality in America

The State of Inequality in America

Federal Reserve Chair’s speech lays factual foundation for policy deliberation.