Can U.S. metro areas achieve economic growth and prosperity while preserving affordability? Examining economic performance and cost-of-living trends at the regional scale may help policymakers understand how their actions can better balance wages and prices for workers and families.
The 2025 update to Brookings Metro Monitor uses 15 indicators to measure economic performance and affordability over the past decade across the nation’s 195 largest metro areas.
Germany’s fiscal expansion.Robin Brooks analyzes the potential impacts of Germany's newly announced fiscal stimulus, which expands military and infrastructure spending in an effort to boost the region’s economy and provide a deterrent to Russia.
Trade negotiations with China.As the U.S. navigates trade challenges with China,Jonathan Czin explainswhat to expect from Beijing and highlights four best practices for the Trump administration as it prepares for tough negotiations.
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