U.S. Income Inequality Widened Further in 2021
The top 5% and top 20% of U.S. households have enjoyed most of the gains in U.S. GDP since 1970. Bottom 20% have seen almost no gains in 50 years.
Production Tax Credits Unleash Tidal Wave of Investment in Manufacturing
$22 Billion of Investment to Create 15,000 Jobs The manufacturing incentives tucked into the Inflation Reduction Act have unleashed a tidal wave of investment in
Job Quality Index Falls to 81.07
WASHINGTON — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today announced that the U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI) fell 0.45% to 81.07 in August, as low-quality
US Rare Earths Industry Making Inroads Into China’s Global Dominance
America’s dependence on China for rare earth supplies is one of the most serious issues for the U.S. supply chain. Rare earths are critical minerals
House Prices Move Further Out of Reach for Young Families
By Amanda Mayoral Summary Americans are working harder and waiting longer to buy homes The cost of a home is 6 times median
Dollar Hits New Highs, Wreaking Havoc on US & World Economy
The foreign exchange value of the U.S. dollar is soaring on an almost daily basis, causing problems here at home and abroad. There is growing
China Trade Surplus and US Deficit Hit New Records, Driving Global Instability
ecKey Points China’s global trade surplus is heading for a new all-time high this year. Based on the first seven months of data, we estimate
Job Quality Index Up Slightly As High & Low Quality Jobs Rise
WASHINGTON — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today announced that the U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI) edged up by 0.01% to 81.279 in
How Venture Capitalists Would Manage the Chips Act
In my 15 years in Silicon Valley, I found venture capitalists to be the shrewdest and smartest individuals there. The best of them have had
Import Dependence and Inflation – A Global Comparison
Greater import dependence makes countries more vulnerable to price shocks.
