This piece, first published on January 29, 2014, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors.President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Fair Hou... More »
A recent study confirms the finding that mortality rates decrease during recessions and that severe recessions produce even larger reductions in mortality rates. More »
A new study confirms a resurgence of the US manufacturing industry in the last five years, primarily driven by a reduction in labor costs, depreciation of the US dollar, and reduction in domestic energy prices. More »
Researchers explore how the relationship between federal, state, and local governments mutes the benefits of the federal government’s fiscal austerity measures. The burden is shifted to state and local governments that face higher demand for safety net program... More »
“Illinois has added 257,000 private sector jobs.” This is what voters see when they look at Governor Quinn’s evaluation of job growth under his administration, but if they scroll over to Bruce Rauner’s Bring Back Blueprint, they will see “Illinois lost 26,000 ... More »
One study looks at how Americans fare when navigating the complexities of U.S. foreign policy to make informed decisions on foreign aid. More »
Research finds a large number of foreclosures in one’s neighborhood can be an important risk factor for the onset of depression among older adults. More »
Residential segregation is shown to drive down income growth across all economic levels. More »
New research estimates the growth of families living in extreme poverty from 1996 to 2011 is 159 percent, and the authors argue that welfare reform is largely to blame. More »
Understanding why the US economy has done a poor job of matching workers to openings in the wake of the Great Recession. More »
The ACA weakens the link between employers and access to health insurance. What will the labor market implications be? More »
Robert Hormats discusses why environmental sustainability is a necessary component of economic growth. More »