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.
Haltiwanger research informs Forbes labor market predictions
Notes strong new business formation
Cohen notes complex decision-making around pregnancy
COVID-19 "baby bust" will have long term effects
Katharine Abraham cited in safety net for unemployed in COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. lags behind other developed countries relative to unemployment benefits, according to researchers in a new paper published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Olivia Carter-Pokras comments on racism and impact of coronavirus on marginalized communities
Scholars discussed how systemic racism in the United States has made historically marginalized communities more vulnerable to coronavirus
Rashawn Ray consulted amid political divide in US
Dr. Rashawn Ray said, in order to unify, people have to be respectful, have healthy discussions and focus on similarities.
Richardson, Sangaramoorthy pen OpEd in Inside Higher Education
"Black Lives Matter’ Without Black People?" challenges academic commitment
Rashawn Ray comments on policies for Black Americans in Trump administration
Many Black Americans disagree with the President's claim to "have done more for Black Americans than anybody"
Philip Cohen comments on political love gap
The number of people who are looking for a partner but believe it’s not possible to date a person of the opposite political affiliation has risen.
Sacoby Wilson cited in environmental justice and green COVID-19 recovery
The disparities of infections on essential workers and communities of color reinforce how any climate plan must focus on equity.
Madhavan leads team to study kinship effects
Five-year R01 project will examine kin relationships in Nairobi, Kenya