Adewale A. Maye is a policy and research analyst with the Economic Policy Institute’s Program on Race, Ethnicity, and the Economy. He studies the root causes of racial economic inequality in order to advance inclusive and restorative policy solutions that build equity. His research interests are centered at the intersection of labor economics, the political economy, and inequality.
Prior to joining EPI, Adewale was a policy analyst with the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), where he focused on expanding workers’ rights on issues including paid leave, paid sick days, and fair scheduling, as well as advocating for broader economic justice initiatives that impact marginalized communities, such as student loan debt cancellation and labor standards enforcement.
Education
M.S., Applied Economics and Data Science, The George Washington University
B.A., Economics, University of Maryland, College Park
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Despite a strong labor market, the choice to allow pandemic-era public assistance programs to expire increased poverty across all racial groups in 2022
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A history of the federal minimum wage: 85 years later, the minimum wage is far from equitable
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Chasing the dream of equity: How policy has shaped racial economic disparities
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The Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action means colleges will struggle to meet goals of diversity and equal opportunity
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How state policies that censor race and gender discussions in classrooms maintain economic inequality: Florida has adopted particularly dangerous laws to limit academic freedom
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EPI’s comments on initial proposals for updating race and ethnicity statistical standards
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The Supreme Court is poised to strike down affirmative action and student loan forgiveness: These decisions would threaten college enrollment and completion for students of color
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EPI comments the OFCCP’s request for reauthorization of its compliance review scheduling letter
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EPI comment regarding OSTP Request for Information on equitable data engagement and accountability
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The labor market recovery and pandemic relief measures lifted Black and Brown workers and families in 2021
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President Biden’s first 18 months: Assessing the Biden administration’s record for workers
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The growing housing supply shortage has created a housing affordability crisis
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The myth of race-neutral policy
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Advancing anti-racist economic research and policy: Perspectives and resources on race, ethnicity, and the economy
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Following Dr. Lisa Cook’s historic confirmation to the Federal Reserve Board, we must acknowledge the importance of Black economists for public policy and the economy
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The Freedom to Vote Act would boost voter participation and fulfill the goals of the March on Selma
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EPI comments on DOL proposal to rescind OFCCP’s religious exemption rule