“I’m particularly interested in using data and numbers to answer key questions—How can education policies contribute to or exacerbate social inequality? Does your school determine your outcome?”

Each year, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy Alumni Council selects one Harris alumnus as the recipient of the CC DuBois Alumni Service Award.

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a significant toll on the U.S. labor market. Since the start of the pandemic, more than 80 million claims for unemployment insurance have been filed.

In a new paper, economist Ruben Durante from the University of Pompeu Fabra argues that politicians strategically time controversial actions with major news events.

“I want to spearhead policies that support asset management and wealth building in underrepresented communities, especially for women of color. As a woman of color, you have less societal support, but so much more to fight for.”

"Democracy in America is in serious jeopardy."