The Paul Douglas Institute

Why hasn’t immigration reform been passed despite two decades of repeated, bipartisan attempts by Congress? Reform has run into direct...

With the rise of digital technology and its implementation, it’s worth revisiting the research on online government services...

As the world progresses away from fossil fuels and towards environmentally friendly alternatives, many countries differ in their...

In the spring of 2019, PDI researchers Emma Boczek and Teddy Knox partnered up to research how race plays into eviction per filing (EPF)...

Student researchers will lead decarbonization efforts and are already identifying critical areas for change in the climate policy landscape.

Spotlight: A qualitative analysis of two Chicago case studies, leading to a framework for shifting narratives to support affordable housing.

Spring 2020 researchers interview Dr. Adrian Diaz on the impact of COVID-19 on rural hospitals.

PDI Alumni Advisor David Whyman discusses state preemption, the quality of evidence behind policy, and his project with the Urban Institute.