Health and Social Programs Archives - Center for Economic and Policy Research

CEPR explores economic policies that affect the US health care and welfare systems. Visit the coronavirus issue page for our latest on the pandemic.

CEPR explora las políticas económicas que impactan los sistemas de salud y de bienestar de los Estados Unidos. Visite la página de problemas de coronavirus para conocer lo último sobre la pandemia.

Op-Ed/Commentary

FamiliesHealth and Social ProgramsUS Family Benefits in US Fall Further Behind

While Canada and the United States spent similar amounts in 2000, Canada now spends twice the US amount, as does Japan.

Shawn Fremstad / January 14, 2021

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BudgetGovernmentGrowthHealth and Social ProgramsUS How to Make Joe Biden’s Budget Better, Part I: Send Money Now!

A new day in public policy beckons with the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. There is much to do. Popular attention tends to focus on taxes and spending, but the Biden Administration will have additional, powerful tools at its disposal.

Max B. Sawicky / January 11, 2021

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CoronavirusGovernmentHealth and Social ProgramsUS COVID Relief Payments Draw an Unfair Line Between Deserving and Undeserving Family Dependency

The COVID Relief legislation passed by Congress last night includes a one-time $600 per person payment, but prohibits several groups from receiving it, including 17 and 18 year olds claimed as dependents

Shawn Fremstad / December 22, 2020

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Health and Social ProgramsInequalityUS The Absence of Universal Social Protections in the United States Harms Black Men

Most Americans would benefit from a more comprehensive and universal system of social protection than currently exists in the United States. But Black men would be among the most well served by the same kind of comprehensive, inclusive social protections

Mariko Lewis Shawn Fremstad / December 16, 2020