From multiple sources January 31, 2018 Harris Public Policy Professor Jens LudwigHarris Public Policy Professor Jens Ludwig was featured in multiple sources for a talk he gave at City Club of Chicago on homicide rates in Chicago, changes in patterns of criminal activity, and solutions suggested by his research such as providing better funding to schools. “Given the social science evidence on the link between high school graduation and gun violence, that would be about a 30 percent decrease in the homicide rates in the city of Chicago.” Full coverage available at Fox 32 Chicago and WGN Radio. Upcoming Events More events SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Challenge Program for High School Students: Navigating US College Admissions with Ranjan Daniels Mon., April 29, 2024 | 8:00 AM Data & Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Roundtable with Alumni Mon., April 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 30, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States
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