Levy Economics Institute 40th Anniversary Conference

by Cortney Sanders On May 8, the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College convened its annual conference marking 40 years since the Institute’s founding. The occasion drew a distinguished assembly of economists, journalists, and policymakers united by a shared conviction that conventional economics has consistently failed to reckon with the realities facing the global economy… Read More Levy Economics Institute 40th Anniversary Conference

Beyond May Day: Standing Together for Good Jobs

Hello Friend, Spring was a season of both action and reflection for the National Jobs for All Network (NJFAN). Last month we celebrated May Day, International Workers’ Day, established in 1889 to honor workers’ struggles, following the Haymarket events in Chicago tied to the fight for the eight-hour workday. This year’s May Day theme, “Workers… Read More Beyond May Day: Standing Together for Good Jobs

The Majority Agenda: Good Jobs, Strong Infrastructure, Fair Play – policy briefs from Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)

Cross posted from CEPR, Apr 13, 2026   By CEPR Project Introduction Good Jobs Strong Infrastructure Fair Play Project Introduction Today in the United States, it may seem that there is little agreement across the ideological spectrum, especially given the political strife and dysfunction that has enveloped the country. However, amidst much divisiveness, we are not necessarily… Read More The Majority Agenda: Good Jobs, Strong Infrastructure, Fair Play – policy briefs from Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)