Plus, enhancing regional and social inclusion, and how Beyoncé and Taylor Swift could help Kamala Harris.
| The cost of being poor is rising in America—and it’s worse for poor families of color Rising prices for necessities such as food, housing, clothing, and transportation have systematically eroded the purchasing power of all families in recent decades. The effects of rising prices have been even more pronounced for poorer families, and especially families of color. Jeffrey C. Fuhrer assesses changes in incomes and inflation, and briefly discusses the merits of policies under debate in this presidential election season. |
A closer look at the data |
More research and commentary Enhancing regional and social inclusion. Underrepresented people and places seem to be missing out on two federal programs that seek to boost technological innovation among small U.S. businesses. Yang You and Mark Muro share actions to expand the reach of these programs. How Beyoncé and Taylor Swift could help Harris. Celebrity endorsements typically don’t move election needles very much, but in a contest this close, every little thing could make a difference, says Darrell M. West. |
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