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Projects
State of Working America Data Library
Authoritative, up-to-date data on the living standards of American workers.
Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy • PREE
Exploring how race, ethnicity, and class intersect to affect economic outcomes in the United States.
Unequal Power
There’s an inherent imbalance of bargaining power between employers and employees. Here's how it impacts your workplace—and our democracy.
Policy Agenda
Policy choices have tilted the playing field toward the rich and corporations. Here's how to tilt it back.
Tax & Spending Explorer
How do taxes and spending work, and where do you fit in?
Inequality.is
Interactive tools and videos bringing clarity to the national dialogue on economic inequality.
Affiliated programs
Economic Analysis and Research Network • EARN
A network of state and local organizations improving workers' lives through research and advocacy.