Finance & Economy
By Rizka Nugrahaeni – October 8, 2025
Chicago Policy Review
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Our Editorial Verticals
Frameworks
Policy is never one-dimensional. Our four verticals offer narrative, context, critique, and evidence to help readers engage with pressing issues from every angle.
From the Field
Where data meets narrative.
This vertical pairs quantitative evidence with stories from policy practice, showing how programs and reforms play out in real communities.
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In Context
Policy explained. These pieces situate today’s debates in historical, institutional, or comparative perspective, giving readers the tools to understand not just what’s happening but why it matters.
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Commentary
Bold arguments and critical perspectives. Contributors engage in the policy conversation with fresh insights and normative positions that push debates forward.
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Data in Brief
Numbers brought to life. Here we publish quantitative deep-dives and visual spreads that makes policy data accessible.
Note: We are currently tinkering away on this vertical.
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Print Publications
Each year, the Chicago Policy Review publishes a curated print issue that encapsulates the key themes, narratives, and policy predicaments of its time. Our issues serve as a snapshot of the policy moment – bringing together analysis, commentary, and research translations that reflect the discussions shaping public life.
Policy in Practice
Our interviews bring policy into context by highlighting the voices of those shaping it such as scholars, practitioners, and decision-makers. Through these conversations, we capture first-hand perspectives on the challenges and choices that define today’s policy landscape.
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Wonder who makes CPR happen? Our team of editors, writers, and designers is what brings policy ideas to life.
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