Body
Articles and analysis on today's issues
In the news:
Content Reference
Image
Summary
As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
What Elements of Employment and Training Programs Set Young People Up for Success? The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing unemployment challenges and has further underscored the importance of building strong pathways to employment.New Data Tools and Methods Can Help Federal Policymakers Create More Equitable Tax Policy Although the Internal Revenue Service does not ask about a tax filer’s race and ethnicity, tax laws still create different outcomes depending on a person’s race and ethnicity because of existing inequities.More Women Have Become Homeowners and Heads of Household. Could the Pandemic Undo That Progress? Women's gains in homeownership have been made possible, in large part, by gains in education relative to men, though the income gap persists.Despite the Pandemic’s Hit to Sales, Small Businesses Aren’t Experiencing Dramatically Higher Delinquencies. But Will That Trend Last? New evidence shows that the pandemic’s effects have largely not—or at least not yet—translated into dramatically higher delinquencies or defaults among small businesses.Promoting Racial and Ethnic Equity in Online Career and Technical Education Programs Will Support an Equitable Recovery from COVID-19 Instructors, programs, and colleges can all promote equity in online classrooms.Adopting Alternative Data in Credit Scoring Would Allow Millions of Consumers to Access Credit Our traditional system of credit reporting works well for those with established credit histories, but it unfairly penalizes people who don’t use credit.
