The facts that matter about retiring in America

Too many workers lack access to retirement plans.

3 hrs ago • Ben Glasner

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American Workers, the Economy, and the 2026 Midterms

A new survey of workers reveals bipartisan disappointment with the president’s populist agenda.

Oct 13 • Jordan McGillis and John Lettieri

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The Chart that Explains Work in America

Five eras of U.S. wage growth and the six stories that define them

Oct 9 • Cardiff Garcia and Ben Glasner

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The American Dream Is Alive in the Midwest. For Now.

Housing is still affordable there, but only if the region keeps building.

Oct 5 • Jess Remington and Phoenix Vu

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If demography is destiny, can communities change their fate?

Rural counties return to growth, but it’s a complicated story.

Oct 2 • Jiaxin (Jason) He, Kenan Fikri, and Ben Glasner

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Monthly Multiplier: EIG's September Highlights

One Big Thing

Oct 1 • Economic Innovation Group

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September 2026

AI and Entrepreneurship: What is Really Happening?

A wonky investigation

Sep 30 • Nathan Goldschlag

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A $100,000 tax on foreign students means fewer opportunities for American workers

The Department of Homeland Security is proposing a $100,000 fee on Optional Practical Training (OPT), a program that allows international students to…

Sep 17 • Sam Peak and Jiaxin (Jason) He

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Monthly Multiplier: EIG’s August Highlights

Our critique of a bad new immigration policy, AI and productivity growth, unpopular but true economic ideas, and more...

Sep 1 • Economic Innovation Group

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August 2026

Understanding AI and Productivity

As part of EIG’s American Worker Project, we are delighted to present this guest post from Chad Syverson.

Aug 28 • Economic Innovation Group

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Monthly Multiplier: EIG's July Highlights

One Big Thing

Aug 3 • Economic Innovation Group

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July 2026

The big exceptions to the American manufacturing jobs decline

A detailed snapshot of subsectors

Jul 24 • Jiaxin (Jason) He

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