Winter 2019
Volume: 18 | Number: 1
Disrupting the Racial Wealth Gap
African-American families possess a dime for every dollar of white families’ wealth. Among policy ideas to remedy this stark racial wealth divide, baby bonds, basic income, reducing student loan debt, and federal job guarantees hold transformative potential. Read More
In Public Office, Out of the Public Eye
The 2018 election cycle was hailed as “the year of the woman,” as record numbers of women candidates ran for office. These women defied political … Read More
Cedric Herring’s Lasting Legacy: A Tribute
It is indeed an honor and privilege to write this tribute for our dear friend, colleague, and longtime research collaborator, Dr. Cedric Herring. Herring received … Read More
from the editors: winter 2019
wealth inequality: winter 2019 Reminiscent of scenes from the 1930s Great Depression, hundreds of federal workers in near freezing temperatures were wrapped around a shopping … Read More
Winter 2019: Wealth Inequality Table of Contents
The scholars featured in this thematic issue grapple with the consequences of racial wealth inequality and aim to spur discussions around innovative and viable solutions … Read More
Eradicating Wealth Inequality Includes Achieving Equal Pay: Sources
The sources for the Winter 2019 policy brief are as follows: Congress should pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to update and strengthen the … Read More
