Research Brief

Solar Memo

"Solar is by far the fastest growing power generation technology in the US." On solar module assembly in the US.

Part of the series Financing the Energy Transition

Labor Market Policy and the Energy Transition: A Problem Statement

"Can skilled labor supply expand at the necessary pace to green our energy system, without wasting an opportunity to negotiate...

Part of the series Labor Market Policy and the Energy Transition

Nuclear Memo

"JFI modeling suggests that, even with existing reactor designs, greenfield nuclear power plants can be a competitive source of clean,...

Part of the series Financing the Energy Transition

Mexico’s Petroleum Hedging Program as Counter-Cyclical Insurance

A new report and modeling exercise point to the possible relevance of this successful petroleum hedging strategy to other exporting...

Municipal Bank of LA: Housing Solutions and Portfolio Options

An analysis of how a public bank in Los Angeles could support the city’s broader infrastructure, housing, and sustainability...

Part of the series Municipal Public Banking

What a Public Bank Can Do for L.A. and Its People

A summary analysis of lending programs that create more affordable housing, empower worker ownership of small business, and accelerate the...

Part of the series Municipal Public Banking

Research Brief: Migration and Housing Inflation, by Paul Williams

How rents impacted pandemic migrations, and migrations shape rent growth

Social Wealth Seminar: Paul Williams and Zachary Marks

"Building a Future for Public Developers."

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Opportunity in Crisis: New Polling on Public Opinion Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Results from a nationally representative survey investigating how the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19 influenced Americans’ attitudes towards...

Part of the series Messaging Guaranteed Income

They Worked: Claudia Sahm on the effects of $1,400 relief payments on families and the economy

New survey data demonstrating how families made use of the third round of cash relief.

Part of the series From Idea to Reality: Getting to Guaranteed Income

Social Wealth Seminar: Jason Windawi

“What Makes Guaranteed Income Durable?"

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

How to frame guaranteed income policy: a review of literature

Plentiful research and pilots have demonstrated the positive impacts of guaranteed income, but policy proposals require careful attention to framing...

Part of the series Messaging Guaranteed Income

Social Wealth Seminar: Saule Omarova

“The Case for a U.S. National Investment Authority.”

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Sarah Quinn

“How Credit Programs Became a Multi-Purpose Political Tool.”

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Philip Rocco

“COVID-19 and the Crisis of American Federalism.”

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Steve Randy Waldman

“Perspectives on Social Wealth Funds.”

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Aja Brown

“The Compton Pledge: An Economic Resilience Strategy for Strengthening Community in Compton.”

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Jonathan Calenzani

"Bond Yields in an Era of Slow Growth."

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Marcelo Medeiros

“Beyond Formal Workers: Expanding Social Protection in Latin America."

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Rahul Basu

“The Mineral Wealth of Nations: Accounting for the Resource Curse."

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Carla Santos Skandier

“Non-Extractive Finance Mechanisms for a Just Recovery and Transition."

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Social Wealth Seminar: Amanda Kass

“What Might Happen To Public Pensions In The Wake Of Covid-19?”

Part of the series Social Wealth Seminar

Inside Out: A Conversation

A live Twitter conversation between experts and advocates in renewable energy, economics, geology, indigenous rights, land rights, and related issues.

Part of the series Inside Out: Mining and Renewable Energy