Leading Economists Comment on the AEA’s Draft Code of Professional Conduct
(On January 17, 2018, Peter L. Rousseau, Secretary-Treasurer of the [...]
Women in Construction: Safe, Healthy, and Equitable Work Sites
The construction industry offers rewarding careers to women. Jobs in construction are projected to grow at all levels and apprenticeships offer well-established pathways to skilled, well-rewarded jobs in the trades.
Five Facts to Know on International Women’s Day
Not only is March Women’s History Month, but March 8th [...]
Understanding the New College Majority: The Demographic and Financial Characteristics of Independent Students and their Postsecondary Outcomes
Independent college students’ life circumstances, and in turn their college experiences, are often dramatically different than those of dependent students. Viewing higher education policies and programs through the lens of independent students, with their often-complex schedules and financial and family responsibilities, is important to increasing college access and success, since so many students are financially independent.
Women’s Access to Quality Jobs in Mississippi – Full Report
Women have a chance at economic security only when they have access to high-quality jobs with fair wages. Financial security and sustainability for women is the mission of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, and we are happy to commission and share this report.
Women’s Access to Quality Jobs in Mississippi – Condensed
Women have a chance at economic security only when they have access to high-quality jobs with fair wages. Financial security and sustainability for women is the mission of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, and we are happy to commission and share this report.
25 Years after FMLA: Research Finds that Paid Leave is a Great Investment
Summary: On 25th Anniversary of the landmark Family and Medical [...]
National Stalking Awareness Month: Economic Impacts of Stalking
This January marks the 15th observance of National Stalking Awareness [...]
Unknown Economic Costs Stalking Victims Pay
As we turn our calendars to a new year, at [...]
Is Your Campus Family Friendly? Data and Tools to Promote Student Parent Success
The Number of Student Parents Enrolled in College is Growing
