Inequality
Why do some groups, regions, or countries fare better than others on economic dimensions such as income, wealth, health, education, and housing? SIEPR scholars produce research that informs how policy may create or mitigate these inequities through housing and health care markets, schools and workplaces, criminal justice systems, and other areas where poverty and discrimination have created uneven opportunities.
Keywords: cross-regional variation, program evaluation, affirmative action, discrimination, poverty alleviation
People in Inequality Research
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Related Publications
- Althoff, L. (2025). America’s got talent: The case for investing in public education. Policy Brief.
- Garg, S., & Sedai, A. (2025). Political Alignment and the Distribution of Development: Evidence from Indian Constituencies. Working Paper.
- Fuchs, V., & Shefrin, H. (2025). How Child Care Subsidies Strengthen Women’s Bargaining Positions Within Families. Working Paper.
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