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Sometimes, the Story is in the Subgroups
Laura Peck, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist, Social & Economic Policy
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College for All? Then Create Better Pathways for Low-Inc …
This month, more than three million college students across the nation will heave a sigh of relief …
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What a New Study Tells Us about Homebuyer Education and …
For generations, homeownership has been a gateway to the middle class and a cornerstone of the …
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Are the “Principles of Digital Development” Agile?
Recently, Abt Associates endorsed the "Principles of Digital Development." These nine principles …
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The Private Housing Market: Friend or Foe?
Jeffrey Lubell, J.D.
Principal Associate and Director of Housing and Community Initiatives, Social & Economic Policy
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Beyond Just a “Phase:” Acknowledging the Role of Diversi …
In a piece for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's New Connections blog, Abt's Tara Earl reflects …
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In Renewable Energy, Latin America and the Caribbean Sho …
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Bold Thinkers Driving Real-World Impact
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Closing the Energy Access Gap in Sub-Saharan Africa
Approximately 1.2 billion people live outside of electrical grids. Of those people, 621 million are …
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Expenses - the Neglected Half of the Household Budget Eq …
To get a full picture of the economic challenges facing Americans of different incomes, we need to …
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Obstacles to and Limitations of Social Experiments: 15 False Alarms
When deciding how to allocate limited taxpayer or donor funds for social programs, policymakers and …