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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Impact of the Mortgage Crisis on Children and Their Education

Julia B. Isaacs and Phillip Lovell, April 2008, First Focus

The Impact of the Mortgage Crisis on Children and Their EducationNew research from Brookings and First Focus shows that nearly two million children will be directly impacted by the mortgage crisis. When forced from their homes, children’s education is disrupted, their peer relationships crumble, and the social networks that support them are fractured. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioHigh Time for a Helping Hand for Strapped American Families

Elisabeth Jacobs, April 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

High Time for a Helping Hand for Strapped American FamiliesAmericans are gloomy about the economy these days. Despite widespread economic malaise, writes Elisabeth Jacobs, little has been done to strengthen the safety net for American families in financial duress. And though some presidential candidates have begun to call for action, evidence suggests that the American people need action now. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioAffordable Housing, Rental Housing and Home Ownership

Bruce Katz and Martha Raddatz, April 24, 2008

Affordable Housing, Rental Housing and Home OwnershipDespite the fact that one-third of all Americans live in rental housing, rental policy often takes a back seat to home-ownership policy in Washington. To ensure that low- and moderate-income Americans can afford rental housing, Bruce Katz says that the next president needs to help supplement incomes, empower local governments to expand the supply of affordable housing and deal with the subprime mortgage crisis.

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Save to My PortfolioPoverty, Programs, and Prices: How Adjusting for Costs of Living Would Affect Federal Benefit Eligibility

Leah Beth Curran, Hal Wolman, Edward W. Hill and Kimberly Furdell, March 17, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The authors of this report urge researchers and policymakers to closely examine how regional differences in the cost of living impact the adequacy of programs to boost incomes and reduce poverty. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioCommuting to Opportunity: The Working Poor and Commuting in the United States

Robert Puentes and Elizabeth Roberto, March 14, 2008, The Brookings Institution

A transportation survey conducted to better understand how commuting enhances both physical and economic mobility for a worker, this survey also assesses a workers' ability to find and retain employment. Read More

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Evolution of Household Income Volatility

Karen E. Dynan, Douglas W. Elmendorf and Daniel E. Sichel, February 2008, The Brookings Institution

Data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) reveals that household income has become noticeably more volatile during the past thirty years. Senior Fellow Doug Elmendorf with Karen Dynan and Daniel Sichel from the Federal Reserve Board estimate that the standard deviation of percent changes in household income rose one-fourth between the early 1970s and early 2000s. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Middle-Class Squeeze

Gregg Easterbrook and Elizabeth Warren, January 11, 2008, American Public Media, Marketplace

Brookings Expert Gregg Easterbrook and Harvard Law School's Elizabeth Warren discuss the squeeze on the American middle class. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioHousing Bust Shatters State Migration Patterns

William H. Frey, December 28, 2007, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioMaking Markets an Asset for the Poor

Matt Fellowes, July 23, 2007, Harvard Law & Policy Review

Matt Fellowes examines the higher prices lower-income workers pay for basic necessities--home loans, groceries, and financial services--and outlines a combination of initiatives that can bring down business costs. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Evolution of Household Income Volatility

Karen E. Dynan, Douglas W. Elmendorf and Daniel E. Sichel, June 2007, The Brookings Institution

Using data from the PSID, we find that household income has become noticeably more volatile during the past thirty years. We estimate that the standard deviation of percent changes in household income rose one-fourth between the early 1970s and early 2000s. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioPoor Should Get More for Their Money

Matt Fellowes, August 07, 2006, The Detroit Free Press

Increasing in the minimum wage has to be paired with a national campaign to lower the higher prices being paid by the poor today. Read More

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe High Price of Being Poor

Matt Fellowes, July 23, 2006, Los Angeles Times

Why are groceries, mortgages and banking more expensive in one of California's poorest cities? Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Metropolitan Market for Alternative Short-Term Loans

Matt Fellowes, December 02, 2005, The Consumer in the Financial Services Revolution, Annual Conference of the Consumer Federation of America

In this presentation at the annual conference of the Consumer Federation of America, Matt Fellowes discussed the growing number of alternative short-term loan providers in metropolitan areas, particularly in suburban, low-poverty areas. Matt also discussed the numerous public policy and market implications of that growth. Read More

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioUsing the EITC to Make Housing More Affordable

Alan Berube, July 19, 2005, National Council of La Raza Annual Conference

In this presentation delivered at the National Council of La Raza 2005 Annual Conference, Alan Berube discusses the role that income supplements like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) play in making housing more affordable for lower-income Latino families. He also highlights potential strategies for enhancing its capacity to reduce the housing cost burdens that these families face in many metropolitan areas. Read More

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On the Issues: Bruce Katz

Rental Housing and Home Ownership

"Rental policy matters substantially to a whole host of national priorities, but it has really been a second-class citizen to home ownership policies which have dominated the housing debate in this country for decades."

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Policy CenterSaban Center for Middle East Policy

The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

ProgramGlobal Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development advances research, dialogue, and innovative solutions to address the forces of globalization and the challenges of global poverty.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers. Read More

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

Policy CenterJohn L. Thornton China Center

The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ExpertLael Brainard

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

ExpertThomas Mann

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare, and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

ExpertMartin S. Indyk

Ambassador to Israel and assistant secretary of state for near east affairs during the Clinton Administration, Martin Indyk directs the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. He currently focuses on the Clinton administration’s diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli conflict.