Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. economy has largely rebounded, with GDP returning to its pre-pandemic trend and unemployment falling back to around 4%.
In the latest episode of the Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity, Louise Sheiner and Harvard’s James Stock discuss a new paper analyzing this remarkable recovery and its implications for future economic policy.
Impact of the EITC. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit are two of the nation’s most significant anti-poverty tools, providing vital support to low-income working families. On Tuesday, join the Hutchins Center and the Center for Economic Security and Opportunity for a discussion on the economic and social impacts of these credits.
The impact of learning theories on reforms. On Tuesday, join the Center for Universal Education for a webinar exploring how cultural contexts and dominant learning theories can shape classroom practices. Featuring members of the SPARKS Research Policy Collaboratives in Egypt, India, and Mexico, the panel will examine how invisible pedagogical mindsets influence the success of education reforms around the world.
The United States, China, and Ukraine. The John L. Thornton China Center will host a fireside chat with former U.S. Ambassador to China and NATO, R. Nicholas Burns. The moderated conversation will examine how the United States and China might influence the trajectory of the war in Ukraine, and how both nations can manage global responsibilities while navigating rising strategic tensions.
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