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November 6, 2008 - Publication
Supportive Housing Does Not Hurt Home Values, According to Study
A new study by New York University’s Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy finds that supportive housing does not depress property values in surrounding neighborhoods. Read More
October 28, 2008 - From the field
Child Tax Credit Extended to More Low-Income Families
As part of the recently enacted economic rescue legislation, Congress approved a measure that will allow more low-income families to qualify for the Child Tax Credit in 2008 and provide more financial support for eligible families ... Read More
September 25, 2008 - In the Media
"Research Confirms Stress Associated with Assisting Older Parents"
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September 16, 2008 - Publication
Study Shatters Stereotypes About Teens and Video Games
The first national survey of its kind finds that teens' gaming experiences are rich and varied, with a significant amount of social interaction and potential for civic engagement. Read More
September 15, 2008 - Commentary
MacArthur's Julia Stasch Highlights the Importance of Affordable Housing
In a commentary in Illinois Issues, Stasch emphasizes the importance of preserving affordable rental housing in U.S. cities in the midst of a mortgage crisis. Read More
September 4, 2008 - Press release
Group Moves to Prevent Unethical Recruitment of Foreign Educated Nurses
A Task Force representing unions, health care organizations, educational and licensure bodies, and recruiters today released the Voluntary Code of Ethical Conduct for the Recruitment of Foreign-Educated Nurses to the United States. Read More
September 1, 2008 - Press release
How Housing Matters to Families & Communities Initiative
How Housing Matters is an ongoing, five-year, $25 million research initiatives to deepen the literature on the effect that investments in affordable housing have on social and economic outcomes. Read More
September 1, 2008 - Publication
Global Migration
MacArthur takes an explicitly global view on population movement, with an emphasis on international migration. Read More
August 19, 2008 - From the field
Online Archive Simplifies Access to Policy Research
With support from MacArthur, the Center for Governmental Studies has launched PolicyArchive, the nation’s first free comprehensive, online archive of public policy research. Read More
July 25, 2008 - Press release
Expert Committee to Identify and Assess Options for Restoring America's Fiscal Health
A committee of experts selected and staffed by the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Public Administration will identify and assess a range of options for restoring America’s fiscal health. Read More
July 24, 2008 - From the field
Support for 2016 Chicago Olympic Games
The 2016 Olympics Fund for Chicago Neighborhoods, to which MacArthur contributes, announced its first phase of grantmaking, awarding $415,000 to eight organizations. Read More
June 27, 2008 - Publication
Online Participation Divide: Men Sharing More of Their Creative Work
A recent study from Northwestern University finds that men are more likely to share their creative work online than women — despite the fact that both women and men engage equally in creative activities. The study underscores ... Read More
June 25, 2008 - Speech
“Philanthropy, Benefit-Cost Analysis, and Public Policy,” Remarks by Jonathan F. Fanton at the 2008 Benefit-Cost Analysis Conference
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses the Foundation's research grantmaking and support for efforts to align policy with sound evidence. Read More
June 1, 2008 - Info sheet
Research Network on Mental Health Policy Research
The Network on Mental Health Policy Research aims to develop a knowledge base linking mental health policies, financing, and organization to their effects on access to quality care. Read More
June 1, 2008 - Info sheet
The Power of Measuring Social Benefits
At A Glance
The Power of Measuring Social Benefits is a $35 million policy research initiative that seeks to test the hypothesis that effective social policies that invest in individuals in need or at risk not ... Read More
