Economic Studies
NEW ANALYSIS: Charting a Path to Increased Federal Accountability Through WIOA Reauthorization
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies released “Charting a Path to Increased Federal Accountability Through WIOA Reauthorization,” which explores how the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) can…
Charting a Path to Increased Federal Accountability Through WIOA Reauthorization
By Dr. Gabrielle Smith Finnie and Dr. Kayla C. Elliott Our nation’s federal accountability laws for workforce training providers and higher education institutions fail to create accountability for Black workers’…
New Research: Historic Economic Milestones for Black Americans Mask Persistent Economic Insecurity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2024 CONTACTS: Chandra Hayslett, chandra.hayslett@joincenter.org Peter Hart, hart@cepr.net New Research: Historic Economic Milestones for Black Americans Mask Persistent Economic Insecurity Despite record low unemployment and…
The Best Black Economy in Generations – And Why It Isn’t Enough
By Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Algernon Austin Black Americans are experiencing the most positive economic conditions in generations: Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, along with record high income…
Joint Center Tech Policy Director Discusses AI, Deep Fake Accounts, and More on Faith Talks Podcast
Joint Center Technology Policy Director Danielle Davis appeared on the Faith Talks podcast addressing electoral misinformation targeting marginalized groups and unsuspecting voters. During the discussion, Davis was joined by Mike…
July 2024 Jobs Day Analysis
The Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Our July Jobs Day analysis is below. From June…
Joint Center President Joins National Fair Housing Alliance’s Plenary Session with TIME Magazine’s Racial Wealth Gap Closers
Joint Center President Dedrick Asante-Muhammad joined the National Fair Housing Alliance’s National Conference for a plenary session entitled “Leading the Charge: Insights from TIME Magazine’s Racial Wealth Gap Closers.” The…
June 2024 Jobs Day Analysis
The Joint Center analyzes the employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and showcases how the numbers impact Black workers. Our June Jobs Day analysis is below. From May…
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Joins Roosevelt Institute’s Webinar to Discuss Black Perspectives on Tax Reform
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton joined Roosevelt Institute’s webinar entitled Black Perspectives on Tax Reform. The discussion brought together experts to discuss the effects of the Tax Cuts…
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Joins Webinar on the Pandemic’s Impact on Black Women’s Financial Health
Joint Center Vice President, Policy Jessica Fulton joined The Sadie Collective’s webinar, Navigating Wealth: Unveiling the Pandemic’s Impact on Black Women’s Financial Health.” The conversation focused on insights on job…