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“My dream job is to research discrimination and inequality and teach students economics.”

A new paper uncovers a previously underdiscussed effect of the Civil Rights Movement: dramatic positive change in occupational mobility for Black Americans born between 1940 and 1950—a change that has not been sustained since.

The Center for Municipal Finance, part of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, today announced six new members to join the Board of Advisors.

"I’m fascinated by how individuals make decisions and how policy can be implemented to encourage choices that align with their personal well-being."

A new paper finds that Ban the Box policies may not have as significant of an impact as hoped for.