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Who’s not working in the U.S.? Learn the basics

Most prime-age Americans work, and most of those who don’t work say they’re not looking for a job due to caregiving, health, or school
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The mission of the Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute is to conduct and promote research that will increase economic opportunity and inclusive growth.

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Lisa Camner McKay

Lisa Camner McKayWriter/Analyst, Institute

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Ambitious questions, transformative answers: A conversation on the opportunity and inclusion research agenda

William A. Darity Jr., Greg Kaplan, Abigail Wozniak, and Mark Wright reflect as Institute marks five-year anniversary

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Jeff Horwich

Jeff HorwichSenior Economics Writer

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At the crossroads of research and the real world

The journey from academic insights to changing lives can be fickle and slow. These economists take on the challenge.

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