Economic Policy Institute

Results: Our work has led to victories including minimum-wage increases, paid sick day legislation, overtime pay provisions, and Social Security benefit protections. EPI produces numerous research papers and policy analyses; sponsors conferences and seminars; briefs policy makers at all levels of government; provides technical support to national, state, and local constituency and advocacy organizations; testifies before national, state, and local legislatures; and provides information and background to the media. In a typical year, EPI is cited in the media more than 20,000 times and is mentioned and/or our staff are seen or heard by over 300 million people on television and radio.

Target demographics: policymakers, opinion leaders, advocates, journalists, and the public understand the bread-and-butter issues affecting working Americans.

Geographic areas served: the United States

Programs: The Economic Policy Institute is the premier research organization bringing the concerns of working families to critical economic policy debates. By identifying trends and tracking them to their policy causes, we provide a roadmap for returning to an America where hard-working low-wage employees make enough to make a living, the middle class is strong and healthy, and workers who help our economy grow share in its benefits. EPI’s work spans a range of economic policy issues, including Education; Federal Budget, Deficits and Taxes; Health; Immigration; Jobs, Wages and Living Standards; Labor Policy; Macroeconomic Performance; Public Investment; Race, Ethnicity and the Economy; Regulation; Retirement; and Trade and Globalization. We approach all of our policy issues by documenting the experiences of low- and moderate-income workers and families, and asking how public policy can and will impact jobs, economic growth, and the well-being of all Americans.