Academic center · Policy · Keller Center, Chicago · Est. 1988
The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is the University of Chicago’s graduate public-policy school and an academic center within UChicago. Harris’ mission is to advance analysis- and evidence-informed public policy through rigorous research, educate policy leaders, and engage with pressing societal issues.
Its strategy emphasizes data-driven policy analysis (including economic and quantitative approaches), interdisciplinary research, and structured pathways from academic training to real-world policy work.
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Harris reports a study co-authored by Associate Professor Austin Wright examining conflict impacts following a sudden USAID stop-work order, using subnational data across Africa.
Are Policymakers Accounting For All The Benefits Of Climate Policies? No, Says One StudyHarris reports research on how climate policies may generate additional “spillover” emissions benefits via global product markets—using a fuel-efficiency policy case involving Japan.
Why Stocks and Bonds Are Moving Together AgainHarris highlights new research explaining changes in the relationship between stocks and bonds in the context of inflation and monetary policy.
New Report Examines How 911 and 988 Can Better Coordinate to Deliver Crisis CareHarris announces a report from the UChicago Health Lab, focused on interoperability and coordination between 911 and 988 crisis-care systems.
Three Views on "Two Paths to Prosperity"Harris reports an event associated with the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility that featured economists exploring lessons on economic growth.
Alumni Profile: Alberto Ramos, MPP’12Harris features an alumni profile of Alberto Ramos, describing how he applies Harris training to work on reducing polarization and strengthening voter power.