Learn more about the research that lead to the Chicago Tribune's "Tax Divide" series. July 31, 2017 Over the last year, Academic Director of the Center for Municipal Finance and Harris Public Policy Professor Christopher Berry has been helping the Chicago Tribune uncover injustices hidden within the Cook County property tax system. Listen to the latest episode of Radio Harris, "Behind the Tax Divide." To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunes or follow us on SoundCloud! Faculty Spotlight Christopher Berry William J. and Alicia Townsend Friedman Professor; Director, Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation Christopher R. Berry is the William J. and Alicia Townsend Friedman Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and the College. He is the academic director of the Center for Municipal Finance. He studies metropolitan governance and the politics of public finance. Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Thu., May 29, 2025 | 8:30 AM Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., May 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM Masterclass with Navin Kumar Tue., June 03, 2025 | 5:00 PM