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December 14, 2009 - Press release
Research Predicts Longer Life Expectancy for Americans, Higher Outlays for Medicare and Social Security
Current government projections may significantly underestimate the future life expectancy of Americans, according to research from the MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society. Read More
December 9, 2009 - Publication
The Benefits of Risk Factor Prevention in Americans Aged 51 Years and Older
Article by Network members examining how investments in preventive care for older Americans could reduce long-term health care costs for the nation. Read More
December 9, 2009 - Press release
Report Finds No Benefit to Sending Juvenile Offenders to Expensive Institutional Placements
As many states face budget shortfalls, a new report on youth convicted of serious offenses finds that stays in expensive institutional placements produced no measurable results. Read More
December 3, 2009 - In the Media
The Benefits of Risk Factor Prevention in Americans Aged 51 Years and Older
November 30, 2009 - Publication
Growing Shortage of Affordable Rental Housing for Lowest Income Families
New research by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a MacArthur grantee, finds a shortage of affordable rental housing for the lowest income households in the U.S. Read More
November 11, 2009 - Press release
MacArthur Foundation Increases Commitment to Russian Higher Education
MacArthur is increasing its cumulative support for a network of Russian scientific research and education centers to more than $31.6 million. Read More
September 8, 2009 - From the field
Migration Policy Institute, BBC Collaborate
BBC World Service commissioned MacArthur grantee the Migration Policy Institute to study the effects of the global recession on migration to help inform a month-long series. Read More
September 1, 2009 - Publication
Aging in America in the Twenty-first Century: Demographic Forecasts from the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on an Aging Society
Network research finding that by 2050 Americans may live 3.1 to 7.9 years longer than official government projections, resulting in sharply higher costs for government programs that serve older citizens. Read More
August 28, 2009 - Publication
Research on Health Reform Looks at Costs and Affordability Issues
A new report by grantee the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, concludes that by lowering the amount that Medicaid and Medicare pay for prescription drugs, Congress could generate substantial savings to help pay for comprehensive ... Read More
