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Georgetown University Report Finds the Number of Uninsured Children Grew at Alarming Rate

A new report finds that the number of children without health coverage in the United States increased by about 726,000 between 2016 and 2019, bringing the total to over 4 million…

October 12, 2020

Research

Presidential Debate Candidate Stance Analysis

This post looks at the opinions of Twitter users surrounding the first Presidential Debate. We look at content containing at least one debate hashtag, shared immediately before,…

October 8, 2020

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Eviction Process Impacts 1 out of Every 9 Renter Households in DC, mostly in Black and Low-Income Communities, Report Concludes

A new Georgetown report examining housing instability in DC demonstrates the importance of examining eviction filings in addition to formal evictions to address the economic and…

October 8, 2020

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Trillions of Extra Economic Damages Predicted in New Study of Climate Change Effects

The world is underestimating the economic effects of climate change by trillions of dollars, according to a new study co-authored by Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public…

October 6, 2020

Discovery & Impact
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How Administrative Burdens Can Harm Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified existing policy challenges and created significant economic disruption leading to high numbers of unemployment, financial insecurity, and…

October 5, 2020

Discovery & Impact
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New study shows benefits, limits of cash transfers

Cash transfers to young people in Rwanda were more effective than a job training program in helping them build assets, increase savings, and improve productivity, according to a…

September 11, 2020

Discovery & Impact
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Removing Red Tape: McCourt School Research Helps Support Domestic Violence Survivors

McCourt professors Pamela Herd and Don Moynihan’s research on administrative burdens inspired the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to design a new system to improve…

September 2, 2020

Research

Who is missing from administrative data?

Government programs and systems keep detailed records of eligibility and other participant information in order to provide benefits, track budgets, comply with laws, and assess…

August 6, 2020

Discovery & Impact
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What will it cost to save Washington, D.C.’s renters from COVID-19 eviction?

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent recession have caused considerable economic stress for the residents of Washington, D.C. Nearly 35% of District households reported some loss…

July 27, 2020

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Using Administrative Data for Economic Stimulus

The coronavirus pandemic is causing economic damage the US has not seen in a generation, and the aftershocks of the health, economic, and social crisis will undoubtedly be felt…

July 21, 2020