Changes to the college financial aid formula explained, the risk of war over Taiwan, and the economic effects of the opioid epidemic.
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The Brookings Brief

April 18, 2023

New York activists push for more overdose prevention centers.
The economic impact of the opioid epidemic
 

There is strong evidence that the opioid epidemic has reduced U.S. labor force participation. Julia Paris, Caitlin Rowley, and Richard G. Frank provide an overview of opioid use disorders, examine how the crisis affects employees and employers, and share ways to support those that are suffering.

 

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Listen: How serious is the risk of war over Taiwan?
 

On a new episode of Dollar & Sense, Richard Bush and Ryan Hass discuss shifts in U.S. policy toward Taiwan, what to expect in the Taiwanese 2024 presidential election, and Beijing's goals for bringing Taiwan under Chinese control.

 
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If you enjoy this episode, get a copy of their new Brookings Press book authored with Bonnie Glaser, U.S. Taiwan Relations: Will China’s Challenge Lead to a Crisis?
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The complication with FAFSA simplification
 

The goal of the 2020 FAFSA Simplification Act is to make it easier for students to apply for college financial aid by significantly reducing the number of questions on the form. The law also makes major changes to the formula that determines the amount of financial aid students are eligible for. In a new interactive report, Phillip Levine and Jill Desjean examine the impact of those changes.

 

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