Poverty & Income Inequality

How can we improve the measurement of poverty and income inequality in high-income countries? Which policies are effective at generating a more equal income distribution, and at what costs? Our team studies these questions, and more, with the aim of providing evidence-based guidance on how state policies can make life better for low-income households. Our recent work has revealed the role of an expanded Child Tax Credit in the U.S. in reducing poverty and hardship, why the persistence of poverty in the UK has increased over time, and more.