Preparing Workers for the Post-COVID Economy, Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria, and More

December 17, 2020

The pandemic has shown that the United States desperately needs to improve how it trains and protects its workforce. In their new policy brief, Kristen Broady, Moriah Macklin, and Jimmy O’Donnell propose three ways to equip workers for the future.

Check out more federal policy solutions to generate economic growth and dynamism in a new set of Blueprints for American Renewal & Prosperity, and register for our launch event on the project happening today at 2 PM ET.

Gender-based violence has devastating effects on survivors and their families, as well as significant social and economic costs. To help stakeholders make informed decisions on violence prevention measures in Nigeria, Echidna Global Scholar Adefunke Ekine shares important data on abuse trends in the country.

Months after the passage of the CARES Act, Congress is closing in on a new COVID-19 relief bill. Tucked in the legislation is a provision that would allow businesses to deduct expenses paid for by the Paycheck Protection Program. Adam Looney explains why this would disproportionately benefit America’s high-income taxpayers.

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