UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesChicago and Cook County Can Help Settle Debate on Guaranteed IncomeThere are still many questions about the potential benefits of guaranteed income programs. But no region is better positioned to lead the…Jun 27, 2022Jun 27, 2022
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesDeveloping the IEL Syllabus: How we selected our “foundational texts”In each Syllabus meeting, we discuss an item of media that speaks to a policy area or equity initiative relevant to our work.Feb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2022
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesWe Need More Creative Approaches to Scaling Effective ProgramsPromising findings are exciting, but how do we make sure they lead to program changes that create positive impact on a bigger scale?Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesWith the Right Supports, Community College Students ThriveOur randomized controlled trial shows that comprehensive supports significantly improve associate degree attainment.Nov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesHow We’re Building an Inclusive Economy for ChicagoWe have identified three main pillars for our work: empowering people through financial stability, creating pathways to quality jobs, and…Aug 30, 20211Aug 30, 20211
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesFive Key Takeaways about Student HomelessnessWhat we learned from partnering with Chicago Public Schools to study the causes and consequences of student homelessness in our city…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesInclusive Economy Talks: Amanda CageCage talks about the disparate impacts of COVID, building back, and holding employers accountable for their inclusion and equity promises.Jul 23, 2021Jul 23, 2021
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesWhat the Pandemic Taught Us about Partnering on ResearchWith the urgent threat of housing instability in Chicago, we had to approach our research and collaborations differently.Jun 29, 2021Jun 29, 2021
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesInclusive Economy Talks: Ameya PawarThe former Chicago alderman on guaranteed income, reparations, affordable housing, and other considerations for a more inclusive economy.Jun 3, 2021Jun 3, 2021
UChicago Inclusive Economy LabinInclusive Economy NotesA Transformative Gift to Expand the Inclusive Economy Lab’s WorkInvestment led by Margot Pritzker builds on the Pritzkers’ past support to advance policy research that improves lives in cities.May 27, 2021May 27, 2021