At Urban, we believe data and evidence are essential to shaping a more inclusive, equitable, and just society. This year, we delivered research across fields that led to awareness and impact. Explore the 2023 research you most connected with this year:
To refute claims made about pending pricing changes,
researchers demonstrate how new loan-level price adjustments better align pricing with borrower risk and capital rules.
With the US Supreme Court severely limiting the use of race-based affirmative action in admissions, schools will have to consider a variety of approaches to maintain current levels of student diversity.
Because of barriers to complying with and proving exemption from work requirements, people eligible for safety net programs are prevented from obtaining assistance, leaving them unable to meet basic needs.
Under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan—which cuts borrowers’ monthly payments compared with current income-driven repayment plans—the largest loan payment reductions are for undergraduate degrees, especially certificates and associate’s degrees.
Pairing direct investments in housing subsidies with reforms loosening land-use restrictions could help cities address short-term and long-term housing affordability.
Redlining was just one piece of a broader combination of discriminatory housing policies and practices that continues to affect people and neighborhoods today.
Amid inflation, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits did not cover the cost of a meal in 99 percent of counties in 2022. Adjustments to SNAP narrowed—but didn’t close—that gap.
