Economic transformation looks at how technology and other forces may change work, wages, and the economy over the long term, and how government may respond. Congress, federal and state agencies, employers, schools, and workers all have a part. The subject also covers how the gains and costs of change are shared.
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A Texas software company called IgniteTech unveiled MyPersonas, software that creates AI-powered digital replicas of employees using their voice, video, and written materials at the Consumer…
Universal Basic Income has moved from academic theory to mainstream policy debate. The shift stems from several converging forces: lingering economic damage from the pandemic, growing…
Economic inequality is one of the most polarizing issues in American society. While a majority of Americans express concern about the gap between rich and poor,…
A network of public programs exists to help you succeed: finding jobs, accessing education and training for new careers, and connecting with employers seeking skilled workers.…
AI and Employment Impacts, Automation and Technological Unemployment, Future of Work, and Education and Training for the Future cover how machines, software, and training change jobs.
Economic Inequality Trends, Progressive Taxation Debates, Universal Basic Income and Job Guarantee Debates, and Universal Programs and Safety Net cover inequality and the ways government might spread economic benefits and protect people.
The United States operates the world's largest publicly funded job training network. This system provides free career counseling, skills training, and job placement services…
The American middle class represents a promise of economic opportunity and comfortable life in exchange for hard work. For decades, this group formed the…
The traditional 9-to-5 office commute is disappearing. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a slow-moving trend into a full-scale revolution that has governments scrambling to update…
The "side hustle" has evolved from a niche activity into a defining feature of the modern American economy. For millions, it now represents a…
Toll-road fairness depends on who pays, what the charge buys and the alternatives available. Fuel taxes, pricing rules and private leases shape the debate.
American manufacturing is experiencing a government-fueled renaissance. After decades of watching production move overseas, Washington has launched the most ambitious industrial policy in generations,…
America's capital gains tax sits at the center of one of the nation's most bitter policy fights. The tax applies to profits from selling…
Every time you buy a cup of coffee or a new phone, you're participating in one of America's biggest tax fights. That extra charge…
The minimum wage sits at the center of America's biggest economic fight. It's a simple concept with complex consequences: the government sets a floor…
U.S. tax policy changes affect income, investment and inherited wealth. The history shows how rates, tax breaks and other forces shape inequality.
