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April 2, 2014 - Publication
Benefit-Cost Analysis in Support of Children, Youth, and Families
Benefit-cost analyses hold great promise for influencing policies related to children, youth, and families, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine National Academy of Sciences. Read More
April 1, 2014 - Press release
MacArthur Awards Nearly $10 Million in Grants to Defend Free Expression, Enhance Criminal Justice Internationally
The 22 grants support efforts to establish and protect an open and secure internet and to develop new technologies that will help protect human rights advocates and journalists at risk of physical security threats, legal harassment ... Read More
March 18, 2014 - Speech
Strengthening Democracy: Remarks by MacArthur President Robert Gallucci
The following speech was delivered to attendees of the Donors Forum breakfast and addressed philanthropy's vital interest in strengthening American democracy. Read More
March 5, 2014 - Publication
Achieving Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability in Illinois
This report reviews Governor Quinn’s three-year budget projection and proposes a comprehensive five-year plan for achieving long-term fiscal sustainability for the State of Illinois. Read More
March 5, 2014 - From the field
Understanding the Impact of Demographic Factors on Population Growth
An interactive tool developed by the Population Council provides evidence and analysis to help countries develop policies and programs that strike the right balance between demographic change and social, economic, and environmental goals. Read More
March 5, 2014 - Publication
Recommendations for Public Pension Plan Reforms
The report outlines recommendations to improve the current state of pension plan funding as total unfunded public pension liabilities in the U.S. near $1 trillion by some estimates. Read More
February 19, 2014 - Press release
7 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded Up to $1 Million Each
The Award, which recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability, provides each organization with up to $1 million, depending on the size of its budget. Read More
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February 13, 2014 - Speech
What Democratic Dysfunction Means for America
The following speech was delivered by MacArthur President, Robert Gallucci at the Brennan Center for Justice on February 13, 2014.
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January 16, 2014 - Publication
State Fiscal Strains Linger in Economic Recovery
The report outlines a troubling picture of the unsustainable fiscal position of many states and their local governments across the country Read More
December 19, 2013 - Publication
The Pew-MacArthur Results First Approach
Infographic shows innovative model to help states invest in policies and programs that work. Read More
December 11, 2013 - Publication
Using Ballot Measures to Advance Economic Growth
Ballot measures are a viable option for states and metropolitan areas looking to invest in innovation capacity, education and workforce development, and infrastructure, according to a paper from the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program. Read More
December 1, 2013 - Article
How Housing Matters: All Grantees
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Boston College (2010)
Boston Medical Center/Children's HealthWatch (2008)
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November 20, 2013 - Publication
Growing Older But Not Old: Insight on Aging and Health
For many, growing older is not accompanied by life-limiting declines in health, according to a new study from the MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society and published in the Journals of Gerontology. Read More
