FREOPP’s approach is unapologetically market-oriented, but it is not indifferent to the real, everyday pain families are feeling.
Social Mobility
The American Dream is about the ability to pursue happiness and better oneself and others. If people work hard, they should be able to climb the economic and social ladder. That’s why America earned the moniker the “Land of Opportunity.”
As more people begin to lose faith in the American Dream, policy leaders must get to work on solutions that restore social mobility, especially to those who need it most.
Low-income Americans find themselves ensnared in the safety net, stranded by benefits cliffs. Structural flaws keep them from getting ahead and becoming independent. Our nation’s welfare policies should encourage work and family formation. Every American should experience dignity in work and the power of creating value for others.
All Social Mobility
Testimony for the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
The sense of community and civic involvement that helped define America has begun to wane and risks being lost altogether.
The loss of social connection and associated rise in loneliness has had a host of social, cultural, economic, and civic consequences.
Rural America is undergoing tremendous economic upheaval, but this turmoil offers policymakers an opportunity to enact real change.
A pathway forward
If properly designed and contextualized, efforts to encourage marriage can be important tools in reducing poverty.
Policymakers can reduce administrative burdens and ensure that those who qualify receive their full benefits