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Health Insurance for 20 Million is at Risk

If Congress fails to renew the ACA enhanced benefits, millions will be unable to access the health care they need.

John Miller Dec 11, 2025

November/December 2025

The American Dream, We Hardly Knew You

Worsening inequality leaves young adults worse off than their parents.

John Miller Dec 8, 2025

Left Hook Economics

The Motherhood Gamble

While many mothers enjoy adequate support from fathers, the risk of financial hardship looms large if the partnership comes to an end.

Nancy Folbre Dec 4, 2025

March/April 2019

Issue 341

March/April 2019

Does U.S. Prosperity Depend on Exploitation?

By Arthur Macewan

Dear Dr. Dollar: I regularly hear the claim that U.S. prosperity *depends* on exploiting poorer countries, but I have never once seen an actual argument for it. What is the support for this claim? | Read more »
Can We Afford a Stable Climate?

Frank Ackerman

Worst-Case Risks vs. Least-Cost Solutions | Read more »

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James M. Cypher and Mateo Crossa

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