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A non-partisan publication by @TuftsUniversity @FletcherSchool, bringing facts and incisive analysis to the national debate on economic and social policies.
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Electricity demand is rising. At the same time, so are questions about the future of coal-fired power. What are the economic, environmental, and public health costs of keeping aging coal plants online, and who bears those costs? Bryan Hubbell explains econofact.org/the-costs-of-c…
econofact.org The Costs of Continuing Coal-Fired Power in the United States | Econofact Expected increases in electricity demand, as well as policies to support coal-fired electricity generation, are slowing or arresting the pace of coal’s decline.
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After the 2022 Dobbs decision, several states enacted total abortion bans. What effect has this had on adolescent mental health? Specifically suicide risk among female high school students? Nicole Chen, @jasonmlindo, Rayan Ouaddi, & Wendy Sheldon explain. econofact.org/state-abortion…
econofact.org State Abortion Bans and Adolescent Suicide Risk | Econofact Several states implemented total abortion bans following the Dobbs decision. Did the bans have an effect on the mental health of adolescent females?
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Following a decade of rapid growth, private credit funds are facing renewed scrutiny. How safe are these investments, and could stress in private credit spill over into the broader financial system? Charles Collyns explains econofact.org/how-safe-are-p…
econofact.org How Safe are Private Credit Funds? | Econofact Following a decade of dramatic growth, private-credit funds have come under stress, especially those with significant exposure to software companies.
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As Treasury yields rise and concerns about federal debt grow, when does a fiscal challenge become a fiscal crisis? Douglas Elmendorf joined EconoFact Chats to discuss the economic consequences of high and rising federal debt. econofact.org/podcast/on-hig…
econofact.org On High and Rising Debt | Econofact Chats A discussion with Doug Elmendorf on how US government debt became a problem, what this means for the broader economy, and what prospects there are for reducing it.
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High mortgage rates, limited housing supply, and rising construction costs have made homeownership increasingly out of reach for many Americans. What policies could improve housing affordability? Jeffrey Zabel explains econofact.org/prospects-for-…
econofact.org Prospects for Improving Housing Affordability | Econofact Housing affordability in the United States has declined markedly since the pandemic and spread beyond historically high-priced coastal cities.