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What Can College Football Teach Us About Democracy?

IPR political scientist James Druckman explores how college sports can serve as a laboratory for studying policymaking. 
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Racial Discrimination in the Housing Market

January 23, 2010
Housing Discrimination
A new study by IPR sociologist Lincoln Quillian shows that discrimination in U.S. housing access has fallen since the late 1970s, but racial discrimination still persists in mortgage lending. 

Model Seeks to Improve Success of Kidney Transplants

January 22, 2020
Transplant
IPR economist Charles F. Manski and his colleagues from economics and the medical school apply econometric analysis to improve prediction of transplant success. 

Bipartisanship and Public Opinion

January 21, 2020
Bipartisanship
In a policy brief, IPR political scientist Laurel Harbridge-Yong examines how legislators' partisan behavior affects the public's confidence in and approval of Congress.

Recent Research From IPR Faculty

January 21, 2020
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The latest IPR faculty research tackles a variety of topics, such as breastfeeding outcomes for early-term newborns and lengthening the school day.

Research Excellence. Policy Impact.

Rigorous, interdisciplinary social science research for the common good

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We connect policymakers with nonpartisan research relevant to policy debates in city halls and state houses, as well as the halls of Congress and of international organizations.

Browse our trending research or contact us if you need help finding an expert or research on a specific topic.

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IPR faculty researchers are leaders in their respective fields and stand ready to share their expertise. If you are interested in interviewing an IPR faculty member or covering their research, use the resources below or contact us. We're here to help you get the story.

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Here at IPR, we support a vibrant and diverse scholarly community, where robust debate and discussion are encouraged. If you would like to learn more about IPR research in your area of interest or join our events, browse the resources below.
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We seek to educate and enable next-generation scholars and policy specialists through cross-disciplinary teaching and training. Find opportunities or get involved by using the resources below.
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About the Institute

We are a diverse research community of scholars, students, and staff, representing over 20 fields including economics, education, health, sociology, and anthropology.

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Areas We Study

Our interdisciplinary research is focused on eight core areas ranging from poverty, race, and inequality to methodology and social disparities and health.

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Our faculty researchers publish their findings in top peer-reviewed journals and produce working papers, reports, books, and policy briefs.

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IPR Colloquia
Our events calendar kicks off this fall with a colloquium by Emma Adam on "Adolescent Stress." Each academic year, we organize more than 40 policy-relevant events. Sign up for notification of our events and join our community for robust debate and discussion.
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