November 19, 2024 Marketplace from APM reports on how economic inequality has or hasn't changed since the pandemic. Bruce Meyer, the McCormick Foundation Professor at Harris Public Policy commented: “A lot of people look to others for how they judge whether or not they’re well off,” said Meyer. “Even when things are getting better in terms of the level of expenditures people can afford at the bottom.” Read the full story here: https://www.marketplace.org/2024/11/18/how-economic-inequality-has-and-hasnt-changed-since-the-pandemic/ Faculty Spotlight Bruce D. Meyer McCormick Foundation Professor Bruce D. Meyer, the McCormick Foundation Professor at Harris, studies poverty and inequality, tax policy, government safety net programs such as unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, food stamps, and Medicaid, and the accuracy of household surveys. Upcoming Events More events Coffee Chat in Washington, D.C. Wed., October 22, 2025 | 4:30 PM 1301 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036-1815 United States Harris Public Policy and Crown School of Social Work Mixer in Minneapolis Wed., October 22, 2025 | 5:30 PM Tavola 823 5th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55404 United States Up Front Featuring Professor Anthony Fowler | Washington DC Wed., October 22, 2025 | 6:30 PM The Darcy 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington , DC 20005 United States