Young black men face daunting odds in life. These programs can help
Article cites Prof. Jens Ludwig, co-director of UChicago Crime Lab, who discusses the difficulties facing students in disadvantaged circumstances
Where Poor Kids Grow Up Makes A Huge Difference
Audio: Research co-authored by Prof. Jens Ludwig finds that where poor children grow up significantly affects how much money they make as adults
The U.S. Spends Far More on Homeowner Subsidies Than It Does on Affordable Housing
Research by Prof. Jens Ludwig finds America spends almost four times on subsidizing middle-class homeowners as it does for low-income housing
Does Moving Poor People Work?
Article cites study by Prof. Jens Ludwig, which finds mixed results when low-income families moved to low poverty areas
Why big data has some big problems when it comes to public policy
Article cites Prof. Jens Ludwig, who explains difficulty of having government take data trends into account when making policy decisions