People's Policy Project · May 2026
The US-Nordic Childcare Gap
Why the US has a childcare gap, who absorbs it, and what a public system would cost.
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Why almost no one loses their job over childcare in the Nordic countries
May 20
- Why Fewer People Are Out of the Workforce for Family May 5
- IMF forecasts 3.2% US inflation rate in 2026 Apr 14
- Income growth is slowing. For low-paid workers, real wages are falling. Apr 13
- Where is Housing Being Built? (2026 update) Apr 13
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