Brookings Institution Discussion on Reducing Intergenerational Poverty

Academics and policy advocates joined the Brooking’s Institution’s Center for Economic Security and Opportunity for a discussion on a report… read more

Academics and policy advocates joined the Brooking’s Institution’s Center for Economic Security and Opportunity for a discussion on a report from the National Academies on reducing intergenerational poverty. Several topics were addressed, including the drivers and root causes of poverty, racial disparities, access to housing, the impact of the family, and labor and income challenges. They also touched upon how investment in education and low-income communities can improve quality of life for families experiencing poverty. close

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  • Harry J. Holzer Professor Georgetown University->McCourt School of Public Policy
  • Mary Pattillo Professor Northwestern University->Sociology
  • Isabel V. Sawhill Senior Fellow Emeritus Brookings Institution->Center for Economic Security and Opportunity
  • Tara Watson Director Brookings Institution->Center for Economic Security and Opportunity
  • Greg Duncan Professor University of California, Irvine->Education
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Brookings Institution Discussion on Reducing Intergenerational Poverty

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Program ID:
535408-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
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Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 06, 2024 | 1:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
May 13, 2024 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 06, 2024 | 1:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 10, 2024 | 10:07pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 13, 2024 | 4:20am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 13, 2024 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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