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Poverty Research & Policy

The Poverty Research & Policy Podcast is produced by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) and features interviews with researchers about poverty, inequalit... Read more

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Svetlana Shpiegel on Measuring Resilience Over Time Among Young Adults with Foster Care Experience

Svetlana Shpiegel on Measuring Resilience Over Time Among Young Adults with Foster Care Experience

There are known protective factors that can help young people exiting foster care to thrive by reducing or eliminating t... Read more

12 Jul 2023

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Mina Addo on the Impacts of Non-Standard Work on Retirement Security

Mina Addo on the Impacts of Non-Standard Work on Retirement Security

While non-standard work is not a new concept, technology has fueled a recent rise in independent contracting, freelancin... Read more

27 Jun 2023

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Daniel Auguste On Barriers To Entrepreneurial Success For Low- And Middle-Income People

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