The Inclusive Economy Lab

The Inclusive Economy Lab partners with policymakers, community-based organizations and others to generate rigorous evidence that leads to greater economic opportunity for communities harmed by disinvestment and segregation.

We study programs and policies that aim to expand economic opportunity in order to understand how well they work. By identifying barriers to social mobility and racial equity, and highlighting the programs and policies that have the most positive impact, our work creates greater economic opportunity in cities, particularly in Chicago communities that have been harmed by discrimination, disinvestment, and segregation.

Vision: Real economic opportunity for all communities.

Mission: To conduct rigorous research that expands economic opportunity for people harmed by discrimination, disinvestment, and segregation.