Regardless of policies that lower tuition prices, or even reduce them to zero, many students will continue to rely on loans to cover books, supplies, and living expenses. Strengthening existing federal student loan programs should remain a high priority for policymakers.
Addressing health inequities and improving healthy life expectancy will require looking beyond traditional medical care to address health-related social needs, and the health care sector has a vital role in that process.
Every US metropolitan area is facing a severe shortage of affordable rental units. Though the data show this crisis exists, their ability to guide us to solutions is limited because we don’t have timely, reliable data on current neighborhood-level rents.
Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives—from facial recognition and public security to résumé reviews and hiring. What opportunities and challenges might AI present in the coming years?
The most recent data show 67 percent of the US population lacks foundational digital skills, though more jobs require them—even traditionally nondigital occupations. How can we help workers gain the skills they need to advance in their careers?
