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Fading Beauty: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Widen Wealth Inequality

Much of the public discussion has focused on OBBB’s near-term income effects. But income is only part of the story.

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Residential Segregation in Greater Boston: Shifting Patterns by Race and Income

Racial segregation in Greater Boston has declined while income segregation has increased.

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The Dignity Dividend: Lessons Learned from Guaranteed Income Pilots in Massachusetts

The past few years have seen a surge of local experimentation with guaranteed income, much of it made possible by federal pandemic relief funding.

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How many homes are we actually building?

An analysis of recent trends in building permits alongside new data on total housing units from the Census Address Count.

Meeting the Moment: SNAP Cuts and the Local Fallout

SNAP changes may cause families to lose some or all of their benefits while costing the state more.

Meeting the Moment: Federal Housing Policies and Massachusetts

Our region’s affordability crisis has largely been caused by insufficient homebuilding, but the federal government plays an important role too.

From School to the Labor Market: Identifying Workforce Inequities for Black Men

Black men face unique challenges across educational pathways and workforce participation that limit their career opportunities and suppress their earnings.

Upzone Update: Next Steps on Single Stair

Will Massachusetts join other states taking action ahead of the IBC?