New research shows Medicaid expansion reduced mortality in low-income adults
Findings suggest Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saved about 27,400 lives between 2010-22, including among younger adults.
Why the poverty rate continues to rise, in spite of job gains
Prof. Bruce Meyer explains Congress’ role in preventing increases during COVID-19 pandemic
Poverty has declined, though by less than the White House says
<p>Prof. Bruce Meyer discusses poverty rate measurements</p>
Hardly Anyone Wants to Admit America Is Beating Poverty
<p>In op-ed, Prof. Bruce Meyer examines misconceptions over progress of U.S. welfare programs</p>
The growing problem that has serious implications for the poor
Prof. Bruce Meyer’s research finds that ‘government programs have about twice the effect that we think they do’ due to poor quality surveys
Study: Food stamps do much more to fight poverty than we thought
Prof. Bruce Meyer’s research finds food stamp programs are highly effective at alleviating poverty
