Abstract: “We find that an eviction order increases homelessness, and reduces earnings, durable consumption, and access to credit. Effects on housing and labor market outcomes are driven by impacts for female and Black tenants.”

School districts committed to empowering families with actionable, accessible information in support of student success should consider not only what digital communications tools they use, but how they are made available.

Schools subject to choice are less likely to respond to application inquiries from parents signaling their student has a behavior problem, requires intensive special education services, or has a record of poor academic performance.

Abstract: “The findings imply that most low-income families do not have a strong preference to stay in low-opportunity areas; instead, barriers in the housing search process are a central driver of residential segregation by income.”