Housing is a big part of inequality in Washington. We need more housing, and more affordable housing, to fix it
“There’s a lot of inequality in our region, including housing, where low-wage households living farther out spend more time and read more
D.C. area’s economy is bigger than Thailand and Austria
“These are all signs that the region’s economy is strong. But, of course, not all of its residents are economically read more
Study examines how income inequality is taking shape in the D.C. area
“The report — produced by the Commonwealth Institute, D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute and the Maryland Center on Economic Policy — read more
Bursting the Bubble: Like MD, National Capital Region Beset by Inequality
While Maryland and its economy certainly benefit from being part of the national capital region, the greater DC area’s prosperity read more
DC Region Economy Good for Some, But Leaving Others Behind
Broadly shared prosperity is not among region’s attractions
Most workers in the national capital region are struggling just to get read more
Bursting the Bubble: The Challenges of Working and Living in the National Capital Region
Living in the national capital region looks like it has its advantages. Employment levels are back to where they were read more
Higher Education is a Good Investment, but Debt Hurts Grads’ Economic Prospects
As students graduate from colleges and universities across Maryland, many are entering the next phase of their lives saddled with read more
Study: Recent EITC Expansion in MD will Make Taxes More Fair, Reduce Inequality
Working Marylanders with the lowest earnings will pay slightly less of their income in taxes — 9.9 percent compared to read more
Documentary Raises Four Big Issues About Poverty
Last week, the Maryland Center on Economic Policy participated in a screening of the documentary “American Winter,” an evocative film read more
Four Victories for Working Marylanders: The 2014 Legislative Session in Review
With the 2014 legislative session in the books, it is time to assess the General Assembly’s achievements as well as read more
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