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
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Related Publications
- Rossin-Slater, M., Sabety, A., & Wu, A. (2026). The Impact of Preschool Entry Age on Children’s Behavioral and Developmental Health in Medicaid. Working Paper.
- Garg, S., & Sedai, A. (2026). The Triple Engine Effect: Does Full Vertical Alignment Unlock the State?∗. Working Paper.
- Bernstein, J., Cummings, R., Mahoney, N., & McEntarfer, E. (2026). The U.S. economy in 2026: What to watch for. Policy Brief.
Related News
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Climate risk threatens credit ratings for dozens of countries
Bloomberg covers new research by SIEPR Senior Fellow Marshall Burke identifying the high borrowing costs and debt loads that many small countries will face as they try to adapt to climate change-driven extreme weather.
February 09, 2026
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America’s à la carte economy is making everyone feel poorer
Bloomberg features insights from Neale Mahoney, SIEPR's director, on the rise of consumer "drip pricing" and the distorted incentives the now-popular practice gives companies.
January 14, 2026
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