Fiscal Cliff Imminent: Where We’re Heading

November 21st, 2012 - Philip Sung

Bob Greenstein talks about tax policy, the recession, and what to expect from the fiscal cliff More »

Policy Radio | Geoffrey Garin Talks Polling, Strategy, and the 2012 Presidential Election

November 19th, 2012 - Claire O'Hanlon

On this week’s episode of Chicago Policy Radio, Claire O’Hanlon sits down with Geoff Garin to talk about the results of the 2012 presidential election, the changing demography of the electorate, third parties, and how polling has changed over the course of Mr.... More »

The Mystery of Concentrated Poverty: The Hidden Role of Cross-Race Income Segregation

November 12th, 2012 - Whitney Pickels

In American cities, economic and racial segregation play a dual role in perpetuating concentrated poverty. More »

School Closures: Lucked out or Locked out?

November 8th, 2012 - Zachary Trout

Does moving students into better performing schools increase achievement or just cause disruption? More »

From East to Mid-West: Boosting Chicago’s Economy through Foreign Investment

November 7th, 2012 - David Spearman

Attracting foreign direct investment will maintain Chicago's competitiveness in the global marketplace. More »

Alleviating Poverty with Pavement?

October 31st, 2012 - Louise McLarnan

Authors investigate the role infrastructure improvement can play in improving outcomes for the developing world's urban poor More »

Stand and Deliver: A Historical Perspective on Chicago’s Teachers Union Strike

October 30th, 2012 - Elc Estrera

Understanding Chicago's teacher union strike and its impact from a historical context. More »

A Leg Up or a Boot Out?

October 26th, 2012 - Lindsay Haymes

Are school closures improving student achievement or just moving kids around? More »

The Regulators

October 17th, 2012 - Jacob L. Rosch

How should policymakers approach regulation in settings with weak institutions More »

An Insider’s Persceptive of Chicago Public Transit: A Conversation with James LaBelle

October 16th, 2012 - Marisa O'Donnell

Metropolis 2020's Vice President and a Metra Board member discusses the state of Chicago public transit affairs from Bus Rapid Transit to fare raises. More »

Housing Booms and Manufacturing Busts: Hidden Job Loss in the U.S.

October 12th, 2012 - Matthew Stedl

Authors locate the cause of the great recession in hidden weaknesses in the U.S. manufacturing sector More »

Cubbies and Civil Rights: A Conversation with Chicago Alderman Thomas M. Tunney

October 11th, 2012 - Marisa O'Donnell

Alderman Thomas Tunney runs the 44th Ward like he runs his restaurant: by providing quick, efficient, and friendly service to the community. More »

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