Research briefs

Journalist's Resource | Write-up of key findings from recently-published article in Criminology by Matthew Clair (Ph.D. candidate in Sociology) and Alix Winter (Ph.D. candidate in Sociology & Social Policy), "How Judges Think About Racial Disparities...

Council of Economic Advisers | The Council of Economic Advisers makes the economic case for criminal justice reform. The report draws on and cites academic research by Inequality & Social Policy affiliates Bruce Western, Amitabh Chandra, David Deming...

Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston | By Beth E. Schueler (Doctoral candidate in Education), Joshua S. Goodman (Harvard Kennedy School), and David Deming (HGSE). A policy brief based on their research findings, which " provide encouraging evidence that...

The Century Foundation | By Irwin Garfinkel, David Harris, Jane Waldfogel (all Columbia University), and Christopher Wimer (Ph.D. '07, now Co-Director of the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia's Population Research Center).

Harvard Kennedy School: Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston | By Anthony A. Braga (Rutgers) and David M. Hureau (Ph.D. candidate in Sociology & Social Policy). This Policy Brief draws directly from the forthcoming article, Anthony A. Braga and David M...

Council of Economic Advisers | CEA Chairman Jason Furman web brief provides a more detailed detailed discussion of the research mentioned in his New York Times op-ed, " Smart Social Programs". This brief highlights research by Sarah Cohodes (Ph.D...

Gov Innovator Podcast | Hosted by Andy Feldman (Ph.D. '07)

Washington Center for Equitable Growth | Vanessa Williamson, Ph.D. candidate in Government & Social Policy

Global Development Network | By Dan Honig, Ph.D. candidate in Public Policy. Award-winning essay of GDN Next Horizons Essay Competition.