From The New York Times May 24, 2017 Emily Badger Harris Public Policy Professor Jeffrey Grogger In a New York Times article about the work requirement theme in Trump’s recent budget proposal, Harris Public Policy Professor Jeffrey Grogger comments on the rationales behind welfare reform and its lack of success for those looking for gainful employment. Full coverage in New York Times. Faculty Spotlight Jeffrey Grogger Irving Harris Professor in Urban Policy Aa an applied microeconomist, Jeff Grogger has worked on issues including crime, education, migration, and various aspects of racial inequality. He is a leading authority on social insurance programs and on US welfare reform. Upcoming Events More events Get to know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., October 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education: Graduate School Fair Sat., October 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM University of California, Merced 5200 Lake Rd Merced, CA 95343 United States Fall Open House Mon., October 20, 2025 | 9:30 AM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center) 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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