Why Did the Federal Government Get Involved in Student Loans?
Skyrocketing student debt has generated significant discussion about ways to improve the financing of higher education in the United States.
Read MoreHow Does the Tax System Work?
While nearly all Americans pay taxes, the composition of the type of taxes paid is very different for taxpayers at various points in the income distribution.
Read MoreHow Do Marginal Income Tax Rates Work — and What if We Increased Them?
Some lawmakers favor substantial increases to marginal tax rates. Let’s look at how marginal tax rates and brackets work.
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between the Statutory and Effective Tax Rate?
The statutory tax rate is the percentage imposed by law. The effective tax rate is the percentage of income actually paid.
Read MoreTop Four Lessons the Pandemic Taught Us about Improving Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment insurance can be a critical government tool to ease suffering from economic downturns and hasten a recovery.
Read MoreU.S. Healthcare System Ranks Sixth Worldwide — Innovative but Fiscally Unsustainable
Spending on healthcare in the United States has far outpaced other major healthcare systems without yielding better outcomes.
Read MoreHow Have States Used Their Direct COVID Relief Funds?
Here are some notable trends showing how lower levels of government have spent some of their relief funds.
Read MorePoverty Rate Increased for the First Time in Five Years
For the first time in five years, the official poverty rate was higher than it was in the prior year, a result of the pandemic.
Read MoreHow Much Money Is Left in COVID-19 Relief Programs?
Here is a breakdown of the estimated remaining $850 billion in funds for COVID-19 relief programs.
Read MoreStudent Debt Has Increased Sevenfold over the Last Couple Decades. Here’s Why.
The sharp rise in student debt has sparked debate among policymakers on whether, and how, to address it.
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