University of Chicago
Chicago, IL, USA
Harris School of Public Policy Studies
Position Type: Other Academic Appointee
Chicago
Description
Our Focus
For generations, government policies and institutional choices have excluded many Americans— and especially the Black and Latinx communities—from opportunities for education, employment, and wealth creation. Ending intergenerational poverty and building an inclusive economy—one that provides real economic opportunities for all communities requires collaboration across sectors, as well as scientific evidence about what works and what doesn’t. Traditional research can take years, and the results often don’t reach those who need the information most—the people living with and working on these issues. The University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab solves this by working with policymakers, organizations, and communities to identify their most urgent and pressing challenges, co-generate evidence about what...