Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. America’s safety net has alleviated severe poverty but comes with unintended consequences. For the most part, program eligibility is determined by household income and makes no adjustment for households where two married adults...
This article was originally published in Real Clear Politics The term “culture war” has been a staple of American politics and public debates for decades, the latest iterations framed by the likes of abortion, marriage equality, and climate change. However, such...
Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Is the American Dream Dying? A number of studies have examined this question by looking at trends in intergenerational economic mobility. However, studies using different datasets have produced different results. Few studies...
This article was originally published in thehill.com When Americans are asked what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving, family is the most common response. They also tend to be grateful for their friends and health. This Thanksgiving, we encourage...
This article was originally published in the Gazette Professional regulations, like occupational licensing, often discourage work by making it harder to enter professions. As the economy recovers from the pandemic, businesses across Iowa are struggling to fill job...