EPI is the working people’s think tank.

We use rigorous research and transformative ideas to drive policy change at every level of government. Help us complete our mission.

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Your impact

Your donation supports EPI's efforts to advocate for workers through research, partnerships, media outreach, and policy change.

Research

EPI's research helps policymakers, opinion leaders, advocates, journalists, and the public understand the economic issues affecting ordinary Americans.

Partnerships

Scholars, state-level think tanks, foundations, unions, and advocacy organizations have used EPI data to successfully fight for pro-worker policies and programs.

Media outreach

Cited tens of thousands of times over it's first 40 years, EPI has become an important resource for reliable information on a changing economy and an effective counterweight to harmful misinformation.

Policy change

Our work has led to victories including minimum wage increases, paid sick day legislation, overtime pay provisions, and Social Security benefit protections.

“EPI demonstrates just how powerful it is when you combine intellectual integrity with commitment, when you make a point of doing the math right, but also never forget that you stand for something.”

—Paul Krugman, Nobel economics prize-winner and New York Times columnist