Partner Spotlight: Henry Fitts from the City of Rochester, NY on designing and implementing the Bridges to Success program evaluation
The City of Rochester has partnered with the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) and J-PAL North America through the State and Local Innovation Initiative to develop and implement a randomized evaluation of the local Bridges to Success program.
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ND Economics Students Gain Hands-On Research Experience in LEO's Fight Against Poverty
Economics students at the University of Notre Dame are contributing to the evidence-based anti-poverty research conducted by Notre Dame economics professors and research faculty at the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities.
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Annual Report on U.S. Consumption Poverty: 2018
LEO co-founder Jim Sullivan and faculty affiliate Bruce Meyer have released their 2018 Annual Report on U.S. Consumption Poverty, a more accurate measure of the poverty rate that highlights the dramatic decline in poverty over the past four decades.
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“Partnering with LEO has helped us to take a step back from our work, evaluate our methods and re-engage with it more purposefully.”
“As King County works to build a data-driven culture, LEO has been an invaluable partner in helping us build an evidence base for our programs and services.”
“Having a well-respected evaluator lends credibility and transparency.”