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Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States

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Inequalities in income, wealth, health, and life expectancies have been increasing over the last several decades in the United States. Since around 1980, fewer Americans than before are doing better than their parents had – that is, more are experiencing downward socioeconomic mobility. This study will develop a systematic and comprehensive research agenda on economic and social mobility, with the ultimate intent of informing and influencing the direction and funding priorities for the broader field. The study will also strengthen the evidence base for policymaking, helping to inform mobility-related policy and evaluation efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.

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Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States Public Webinar

  • September 22, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Intergenerational mobility is an important measure of well-being that underlies a fundamental value: that anyone should be able to succeed economically based on their own merits, regardless of their c...

Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States Meeting 4

  • November 2 - 3, 2023
  • Past
Meetings

Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States Meeting 6

  • April 23 - 24, 2024
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States Meeting 5

  • January 29 - 30, 2024
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting is closed in its entirety.

Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States Meeting 3

  • August 29 - 30, 2023
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee meeting will include both open and closed sessions.

Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States: Public Information-Gathering Session

  • August 7, 2023
  • 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

At this (virtual) information-gathering session, members of the study committee will hear from outside experts on issues related to (1) labor markets and mobility; and (2) politics, policy, and public...

Research Agenda for Improving Economic and Social Mobility in the United States Meeting 2

  • July 25 - 26, 2023
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting is closed in its entirety.
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