Elizabeth Ananat

Elizabeth Ananat, an economics professor at Barnard and former senior economist, dives into the critical role of pandemic-era benefits in reducing poverty. She shares impactful personal stories, highlighting the struggles faced by those who lost these vital supports. Ananat discusses the importance of the child tax credit and the challenges linked to reinstated work requirements. Her insights reveal not just the immediate effects of benefit expirations, but the ongoing fight for sustainable support in America.