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June 14, 2023
Better Data Means Better Policy
…to compound into marked differences in long-term income growth. This point contradicts any insinuation that the Census Bureau implemented this change for political reasons. Using a more accurate inflation measure…
May 3, 2023
The Mainline Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Social Capitalism
Download the Dataset When Alexis de Tocqueville penned his seminal Democracy in America lauding the strength of American communities, institutions, and associations, he noted the unique status of religion. Religion,…
April 28, 2023
Social Capital: What Is It?
…someone can command on the labor market or otherwise increase a person’s ability to generate income. The term “social” is also fairly precise: it refers to human interactions and relationships….
April 18, 2023
Introduction to The Social Breakdown
…Richard John Neuhaus, Robert Nisbet, Michael Novak, William Schambra, and Robert Woodson, the project produced the landmark brief To Empower People: From State to Civil Society, which highlighted the importance of…
July 2, 2021
Addressing the Shortcomings of the Supplemental Poverty Measure
…full market value of health insurance—perhaps capped as a fraction of total resources—and one that includes a zero value of health insurance. The latter measure should not deduct medical out-of-pocket…
June 10, 2021
Long Shadows: The Black-White Gap in Multigenerational Poverty
…center stage over the past year to a degree not seen for a generation. These issues cover a wide range of topics, touching on policing and criminal justice, labor market…