Economic Policy Institute
Think TanksDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that uses economic analysis to defend and promote the interests of workers in policy debates at the national, state, and local levels. Founded in 1986, it broadened discussions of economic policy to address the needs of low- and middle-income workers. Its research examines the economic status of working Americans and proposes policies intended to protect and improve their conditions while assessing how measures affect those workers. The organization operates from Washington, DC. As a mid-sized think tank, it publishes analyses and policy proposals aimed at informing policymakers, researchers, and the public. In February 2025, EPI launched an updated and expanded State of Working America data library to provide a resource for tracking key labor market trends.