Spring 2024
In this issue: New resource on incomes in America offers nuanced understanding of income levels, mobility, and inequality for groups of Americans, including Native peoples in tribal areas and foreign-born workers. Institute economist Illenin Kondo, a driving force behind the resource, on the power of leading with data.
Fall 2023
In this issue: Why solutions to house 600,000 homeless Americans involve us all. Institute advisor Kathryn Edin chronicles the places of deepest disadvantage in America. Institute scholars study the effects of the neighborhoods where we live, the friends we spend time with, and how we consume health care.
Spring 2023
In this issue: The economic implications of 2 million fewer immigrants. Institute advisor Luigi Zingales explains why protecting capitalism is essential for inclusive growth. Institute scholars share research on the roots of economic disparities and creating fairer credit scores. Plus a data dive on the unintended consequences of limiting rental screening.
Fall 2022
In this anniversary issue: Embracing the challenge where research meets policy; Institute leaders on big questions, usable research, and making an impact; new research on school choice, maximum employment, and minimum wages; President Kashkari on five years of equipping policymakers amid economic change.
Spring 2022
Two years of COVID have changed our relationship to work and shaken up the job-matching process. Institute advisor Jon Kleinberg on the power of technology to confront biases and make smarter choices. A dive into data on why many Black homeowners struggle to build housing wealth.
Fall 2021
This issue examines opportunity. Institute advisor Rucker Johnson shares research on meaningful education reforms. We consider why labor markets with few firms hurt workers and how workforce programs help people land jobs with potential.
Spring 2021
This issue explores economic inclusion. Our advisors share thoughts on how it spurs growth. Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo discusses ways to reduce global poverty. Scholars research inclusion in education, immigration, and more. A data dive on two-year college funding shows who benefits and how.
Fall 2020
Institute economists respond to COVID-19, William Spriggs calls for systemic change in economics, and Sandra Black explores unequal opportunity. Plus visiting scholars on criminal justice, race bias in taxes, higher wages, and urban change; and a data dive into pandemic inequality.
Spring 2020
Director Abigail Wozniak on her vision for the Institute and President Neel Kashkari on structural barriers to participation and economic well-being. Plus scholar profiles, conference highlights, research digests, and a data dive into housing costs, land use, and population growth.