Quoted: Prof. Steven Durlauf September 10, 2024 The Association Press published an article about the inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounding last year to roughly its 2019 level, overcoming the biggest price spike in four decades to restore most Americans’ purchasing power. Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor Steven Durlauf was quoted: “If you want to reduce poverty in the short run, you transfer income to poor families,” said Steven Durlauf, an economist at the University of Chicago." Read the full story here: https://apnews.com/article/income-inflation-prices-pay-economy-poverty-4407a4a4b631f990f91cb0a0990eb710 Faculty Spotlight Steven Durlauf Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor Steven Durlauf’s research spans many topics in microeconomics and macroeconomics. His most important substantive contributions involve the areas of poverty, inequality and economic growth. Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., November 05, 2025 | 12:00 PM Climate, Wildlife, and Policy—A Podcast Discussion on “Vultures" Wed., November 05, 2025 | 12:00 PM University of Chicago—Harris and Crown Fall Mixer Wed., November 05, 2025 | 5:30 PM Rivers Restaurant 10 S Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60606 United States
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