Social scientists have long suspected that the demographic characteristics and attributes of neighborhoods affect the educational outcomes of the children who live in them. However, this hypothesis is challenging to test because people tend to self-select the ... More »
Housing is the foundation of a family’s life. This basic need determines the surrounding environment, the schools children attend, access to amenities, and even economic opportunities. Due to the essential service that housing provides, the US federal governme... More »
The environment in which children grow up affects the economic outcomes of men and women differently. More »
The era of “big” data in public policy has begun. In order to boost the value of survey data for urban use, researchers must make choices comparable and compatible with personal experiences. More »
Economists argue that more reasonable zoning regulations could boost social mobility, increase incomes, and expand economic growth. More »
What matters for future economic success is the amount of childhood exposure to better neighborhoods. More »