Economic Policy
The Joint Center’s Economic Policy Program identifies challenges and opportunities for advancing the economic status of Black communities. See below for research, analysis, and activities related to economic policy.
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Panelist at the AARP and International Longevity Centre UK’s Growing the Longevity Economy: Advancing Equity and Health for Sustained Success
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton was a featured speaker at the AARP and International Longevity Centre UK’s Growing the Longevity Economy: Advancing Equity and Health for Sustained Success discussion. In this session, Fulton explored…
Joint Center Expert Moderates Roundtable Discussion on Building a “Black Woman Best” Legislative Agenda
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton moderated a panel, discussing the recently released report, An Economy For All: Building a Black Women Best Legislative Agenda. The roundtable discussion,…
Joint Center Expert Featured Speaker in Roundtable on Building Inclusive Prosperity for Rural America
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton participated in the U.S. House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth’s roundtable discussion focused on improving and restoring rural…
Joint Center Expert Discusses Employment Tax Policy
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton participated in the Niskanen Center and Public Private Strategies’ panel, Understanding the Post-Midterm Implications on Key Employment Tax Policy Issues. In this…
Joint Center Pens Op-Ed in The Hill Explaining Why the Senate Shouldn’t Hesitate on Extending the Earned Income Tax Credit
Joint Center Vice President of Policy Jessica Fulton penned an op-ed in The Hill supporting Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansion. Fulton recently released a data brief on ETIC and…
New Poll from Joint Center Reveals Black Businesses Faced Economic and Resource Challenges Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic
Survey Finds More than 50 Percent of Black Business Owners Faced Lack of Cash Reserves or Cash Flow Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Joint Center for…
Exploring Challenges for Small-Business Owners Across Race
In April and May 2021, the Joint Center surveyed 1,238 small-business owners nationwide — including 383 Black, 452 Latino, and 403 white respondents. Black and Latino respondents were over-represented relative…
Joint Center Poll Mentioned on TMZ
In an interview with TMZ, TheGrio White House Correspondent April Ryan cited the Joint Center’s poll finding that President Biden and Vice President Harris had a 70 percent approval rating…
Joint Center President Participates in Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2020 Virtual Annual Legislative Conference
On September 30, Joint Center President Spencer Overton participated in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2020 Annual Legislative Conference panel concerning the future of work and COVID-19’s impact on the…
New Poll from Joint Center Reveals Black Americans Are Deeply Concerned Regarding Direction of the Country, Economy
New Poll from Joint Center Reveals Black Americans Are Deeply Concerned Regarding Direction of the Country, Economy Ahead of Biden’s First State of the Union Address Results Find More than…