A Path out of Gridlock? Perspectives from Senator Evan Bayh

January 7th, 2014 - Benjamin Stone

Former Senator Evan Bayh shares his thoughts on ending gridlock, cutting the deficit, and stimulating economic growth. More »

How Do Early Social Interactions Shape a Woman’s Labor Supply?

December 23rd, 2013 - Thu Giang Le

Researchers examine how early social interaction shapes the gender identity of women and influences their choice of work hours. More »

The Power of the (Medicare) Dollar: Changes in Medicare Payments Affect Private Insurance Payouts

December 20th, 2013 - Connor Hurley

A study of market factors that influence Medicare’s ability to set prices provides interesting and offsetting long term implications. More »

Measuring Economic Policy Uncertainty: A Study Analysis

December 17th, 2013 - Eric Tawney

A subject of debate: is economic policy uncertainty holding back a stronger post-Great Recession recovery? More »

Rising from the Ashes: Economic Transformation in Rust Belt Cities

December 16th, 2013 - Nazihah Siddiqui

Recent research reveals that some urban rust belt cities adapted to the changing economic environment to become stable performers in their region. More »

Is the Child Labor Ban in India Causing Trouble?

December 13th, 2013 - Danyi Yang

India’s Child Labor Act of 1986 proves to have backfired on itself with increased child labor and diminished household welfare. More »

School’s Out for Summer: Disadvantages of the Year-Round School Calendar on Maternal Employment

December 9th, 2013 - Katie Anthony

A recent study finds that year-round elementary school calendars negatively impact maternal employment because it is more difficult for parents to secure child care. More »

Unintended Consequences: How Child Support Programs Discourage Employment for Low-Income Families

December 5th, 2013 - Shaun Edwards

Low-income fathers with debt are more likely to reduce labor hours and child support payments. More »

Illinois’ 100 Billion Dollar Question: How Do We Solve the Pension Crisis?

December 2nd, 2013 - Scarlett Swerdlow

Daniel Biss, once a University of Chicago mathematician and now a State Senator, gives an inside look at the pension reform proposal in the Illinois General Assembly. More »