From the Los Angeles Times May 07, 2018 Michael Hiltzik Professor Bruce D. MeyerHarris Public Policy Professor Bruce D. Meyer was featured in the Los Angeles Times discussing new research that shows the efficacy of federal antipoverty programs, including Social Security. "The claim that poverty hasn't gone down since the start of the war on poverty is nonsense," Meyer said. "You can see there were big reductions in poverty over time due mainly to two things — all the transfer programs we've added such as SNAP, TANF, SSI, expanded Social Security, and housing benefits — and because the economy has grown." Full coverage available at the Los Angeles Times. Upcoming Events More events Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Mon., April 22, 2024 | 9:00 PM Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Tue., April 23, 2024 | 7:00 AM Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 23, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States