Fresh on the Equitablog: Over the weekend, Ezra Klein sparked a lively debate by asking whether “inequality [is] really the country’s most pressing problem.” I would argue that this is among the most important questions that economists should address. But, not necessarily for the reasons that Ezra suggests. I would start with growth. Our national debate about […]
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How we divide up household chores and care for family members are fundamental economic issues. In order to understand what our economy produces–and how the spoils are distributed–we need to understand how individuals spend their time. Who is available to work outside the home and for how long, who cares for the next generation, and […]
I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been working with John Podesta to launch a new think tank called the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. Our goal is to examine whether and how inequality affects the economy in order to help policymakers make good decisions. Our official launch event will be November 15th here […]
Today is a great day for millions of Americans who need health insurance. As of today, they will be able to shop for a health insurance plan and they cannot be denied coverage because they have a so-called “pre-existing condition.” The plans are affordable as the cost is on a sliding scale. This is a […]
Okay, I get that the Republicans don’t like Obamacare, but this ad is really stunning. An older, obviously upper middle class white woman who has had cancer multiple times and good access to health care, tells the viewer that government can’t take care of us. But, the point right now is to get people signed up for […]
Heather Boushey 