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February 27, 2013 -
Video
Tobin Project
Building a new model for policy-relevant research
Inspired by economics Nobel laureate James Tobin, the Tobin Project convenes and connects academics and policymakers to conduct research initiatives that address some of society's most pressing problems ... Read More
February 7, 2013 -
Publication
Millenials Have Big Ideas for the Future of Government
Millenials seek a government that is reactive to and reflective of their generation, according to Government By and For Millenial America, a report from the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network, which is part of MacArthur grantee the ... Read More
February 6, 2013 -
Publication
Database Tracks State Efforts to Combat Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
The database aggregates hundreds of anti-abuse practices in states across the nation that have been found to be promising by state and federal Medicaid agencies. Read More
January 31, 2013 -
From the field
Mississippi to Adopt System to Measure Spending Effectiveness
Mississippi officials are adopting an approach that is designed to help states assess the costs and benefits of policy options and specific programs and use that data to make budget decisions based on results Read More
January 23, 2013 -
In the Media
"When Paying it Forward Pays Us Back"
From The New York Times Read More
January 10, 2013 -
Publication
Assessing the Effect of Social Benefits
The December 2012 issue of the Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis (JBCA) explores whether government programs that benefit individuals improve the broader well-being of society. Read More
December 17, 2012 -
From the field
Understanding and Managing State Health Care Costs
The State Health Care Spending Project is a joint initiative of the Pew Center on the States and MacArthur. Read More
December 13, 2012 -
In the Media
"New Jersey’s Pension Plan Is Said to Be in Trouble Despite Overhaul by Christie"
From The New York Times Read More
December 13, 2012 -
From the field
Studying the Impact of New Technology on Democratic Institutions
Opening Government, a MacArthur supported research initiative, seeks to study the impact of technology on democratic institutions in the United States and globally. Read More
December 11, 2012 -
From the field
Q&A: State Health Care Costs
The Q&A explores how health care costs are contributing to states’ fiscal troubles, the factors driving up these costs, and how the State Health Care Spending Project aims to provide answers to these questions. Read More
November 15, 2012 -
Publication
Evaluating Public Education in Illinois
An assessment of Illinois public education shows that the state’s academic performance has remained flat for much of the past decade, and asserts that absent serious effort and change, its prospects for improvement are slim. Read More
November 14, 2012 -
In the Media
"Advance Illinois Releases Dismal Report on Education in Illinois"
From the Chicago Tribune Read More
November 11, 2012 -
In the Media
"Foundations Are Searching for Ways to Fix an Ailing Political Process"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy Read More
October 24, 2012 -
In the Media
"Illinois Debt Takes Toll, Study Finds"
From The New York Times
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