Global Working Papers

The Brookings Global Working Paper Series examines and analyzes some of the most pressing development and economic challenges facing the world.

Technology & Information How can digital public technologies accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals?

George Ingram, John W. McArthur, Priya Vora

May 25, 2022

U.S. Economy The impacts of the 2021 expanded child tax credit on family employment, nutrition, and financial well-being

Leah Hamilton, Stephen Roll, Mathieu Despard, Elaine Maag, Yung Chun, Laura Brugger, Michal Grinstein-Weiss

April 13, 2022

Sub-Saharan Africa Protest matters: The effects of protests on economic redistribution

Belinda Archibong, Tom Moerenhout, Evans Osabuohien

April 6, 2022

Society & Culture Despair and resilience in the US: Did the COVID pandemic worsen mental health outcomes?

Emily Dobson, Carol Graham, Tim Hua, Sergio Pinto

April 4, 2022

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