COVID-19, School Closures, and School Choice
The pandemic need not have the final word; it can be an opportunity to ensure more parents have more opportunity to seek out an education that is not only high-quality, but one that is provided in the context they deem best for their individual needs.
High-Social Capital Cities Not Immune to Homicide Spike
Cities with higher murder rates this year tend to have lower overall social capital scores.
New Research Confirms Importance of Social Capital and Two-Parent Families for Upward Mobility
State Inflation Tracker: May
State Inflation Tracker: June 2022
More Research Confirms Importance of Social Capital in Studying Coronavirus
Recent research suggests a relationship between social capital and the behaviors that curb the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Worse than Ever Outside the New York Area?
As states and municipalities begin to reopen their economics, cases outside of New York and New Jersey may be higher than ever and rising.
Reopen Readiness Metric Tracker: A Tool to Evaluate when It’s Safe to Reopen
As state and local governments seek to re-open businesses and public spaces safely, various organizations and government agencies have recommended a number of convergent data-driven criteria to guide them.
Households with Children are More Likely to Have Lost Income during the Pandemic
Households with children have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
New State Employment Data Reveal Pandemic’s Economic Toll
Joint Economic Committee Republicans generate monthly reports based on updated BLS state-level data, and each state report compiles survey data on payroll jobs and payroll changes by sector.
