Jana Parsons

Why extend Pandemic EBT? When schools are closed, many fewer eligible children receive meals.

Lauren Bauer and Jana Parsons

Monday, September 21, 2020

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Unemployment Insurance Extended Benefits will lapse too soon without policy changes

Lauren Bauer, Wendy Edelberg, and Jana Parsons

Thursday, August 6, 2020

A mother and parent sits with her baby daughter on the family room floor studying for a university class. She is a hard working college student trying to earn her degree in education to improve her situation.

To target aid to the neediest families, we need to strengthen TANF

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Close up of a mobile phone with Coronavirus covid-19 news update. There is a unemployment benefits application in the background on the desk. The phone is being held and has an image of hand washing hygiene.

Incomes have crashed. How much has unemployment insurance helped?

Ryan Nunn, Jana Parsons, and Jay Shambaugh

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Diverse multiracial workers sitting at desk working in coworking space. Busy six businesspeople coworkers using computers typing chatting solving business matters in modern light contemporary office

What is work sharing and how can it help the labor market?

Melanie Gilarsky, Ryan Nunn, and Jana Parsons

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Abstract blurred photo of store with trolley in department store background. Supermarket aisle with empty red shopping cart

Who stands to lose if the final SNAP work requirement rule takes effect?

Lauren Bauer, Jana Parsons, and Jay Shambaugh

Monday, April 6, 2020

A diverse group of people sitting in a waiting room.

How long can we expect temporary layoffs to remain temporary?

Ryan Nunn and Jana Parsons

Thursday, March 26, 2020

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A dozen facts about the economics of the US health-care system

Ryan Nunn, Jana Parsons, and Jay Shambaugh

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Harsh economic times affecting household budgets

New SNAP rule change just made it harder to combat future recessions

Lauren Bauer, Jana Parsons, and Jay Shambaugh

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Woman typing on digital taMother using wireless computer while holding son at table.

Labor force nonparticipation: Trends, causes, and policy solutions

Ryan Nunn, Jana Parsons, and Jay Shambaugh

Thursday, October 3, 2019