The Global Supply Chain Crisis, American Rescue Plan Funds, and More

Incentives to end gun violence, how cities and counties are using American Rescue Plan dollars, and stabilizing global trade.

View in browser July 18, 2022 6 ways to improve global supply chains   It is a time of tremendous uncertainty in global supply chains, with many problems ranging from shifts in consumer demand to geopolitical complications. Darrell West argues that progress in six areas would go a long way toward easing current supply chain disruptions and stabilizing global trade.   Read more How cities and counties are putting American Rescue Plan dollars to work   As the worst of the COVID-19 economic and public health emergencies slowly abate, local leaders are adjusting to a reality in which they have significant resources to address both acute and long-standing challenges. Alan Berube, Teryn Zmuda, and Christine Baker-Smith provide an overview of how policymakers are using funding from the American Rescue Plan in their communities.    Read more Ending gun violence will require better incentives   More Americans than ever before are looking to the government to curb the nation's alarming frequency of mass shootings, but the proposals put forth by federal policymakers often tend to be incremental and insufficient. Clifford Winston writes that one way to enact meaningful change would be to incentivize gun manufacturers to address the social costs of the industry.   Read in Barron's The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter subscriptions | Receive the Brookings Brief less often