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 Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States