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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
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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
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November 11, 2012 -
In the Media
"Foundations Are Searching for Ways to Fix an Ailing Political Process"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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October 24, 2012 -
In the Media
"Illinois Debt Takes Toll, Study Finds"
From The New York Times
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October 23, 2012 -
In the Media
"Volcker-Ravitch Illinois Study to Say State Budget Unsustainable"
From Bloomberg Businessweek
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October 23, 2012 -
In the Media
"Volcker Group to Say Illinois Budget is Unsustainable"
From Yahoo!
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October 14, 2012 -
Publication
The Fiscal State of Illinois
The report details threats to Illinois’ public services and fiscal sustainability as well as actions that can be taken to address those issues, including adopting a non-political revenue forecasting process, pension reforms, and tax reforms. Read More
September 24, 2012 -
In the Media
"Why Are Lifespans Among Low-Education Whites Declining?"
From Chicago Magazine
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September 21, 2012 -
In the Media
"Life Expectancy Shrinks for Less-Educated Whites in U.S."
From The New York Times
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