Center News
MPRC faculty contribute to theoretical and applied developments in their various fields as well as to discussions that impact public policy. Some recent news stories are abstracted below.
Fish wins NIH award for work dedicated to LGBTQ people's health
Notes elevated rates of suicidal ideation and substance abuse
Haltiwanger notes pandemic restructuring of economy
Health economy requires experimentation and entrepreneurship
Desai contributes to examination of Indian social support framework
COVID-19 shutdowns tested the Indian support regime and revealed opportunities for adjustment
Abraham comments on student loan forgiveness
Opinion piece in Politico explores alternatives to a blanket loan forgiveness program
Sacoby Wilson OpEd in Baltimore Sun
White House Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool misses a key factor: race
Katharine Abraham named to National Academy of Sciences
"Seminal contributions to our understanding of key issues in labor economics, economic measurement, macroeconomics, and survey methodology" cited
Melissa Kearney examines population decline
EconoFact Chats podcast episode explores slowing U.S. population growth during the COVID period and well before
Faculty Associate authors win 2021 IPUMS Global Health Research Award
Population Development and Review article lauded
Marian MacDorman passes on
The leadership and staff of our Center are deeply moved by the passing of an important researcher and friend