Poverty

New study highlights link between eviction rates and gun violence A person reads an eviction notice

New study highlights link between eviction rates and gun violence

Research from UChicago underlines the protective role of social cohesion in disadvantaged neighborhoods

Collaborating with Kenyan government on development innovations is key to fighting poverty, says Nobel laureate Michael Kremer meeting with officials in Kenya including Dr. Sara Ruto

Collaborating with Kenyan government on development innovations is key to fighting poverty, says Nobel laureate

The impact of economic disparities on children’s development Child studying

The impact of economic disparities on children’s development

Poverty has declined, though by less than the White House says Poverty has declined, though by less than the White House says

Poverty has declined, though by less than the White House says

<p>Prof. Bruce Meyer discusses poverty rate measurements</p>


Researchers find sharp decline in poverty in U.S. despite census report Money and social security cards

Researchers find sharp decline in poverty in U.S. despite census report

Living in poverty puts demands on attention that impair decision-making

Living in poverty puts demands on attention that impair decision-making

James Heckman earns international honor for his research on poverty Thumbnail

James Heckman earns international honor for his research on poverty

Illinois’s billionaires—not the State—could be the salvation of Illinois’s hungry, sick and homeless

Illinois’s billionaires—not the State—could be the salvation of Illinois’s hungry, sick and homeless

In op-ed, Lect. Rebecca Sive argues that billionaires should ‘end this shameful chapter in Illinois’ history’ and fund the needy


Moving to low-poverty areas can affect children’s language, economic prospects

Moving to low-poverty areas can affect children’s language, economic prospects

Does Moving Poor People Work?

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