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Feb. 05, 2010The Effects of the Economic Downturn on American Families - 2186 Rayburn House Office Building
“The Effects of the Economic Downturn on American Families” February 5, 2010, 12:00 to 1:30 2168 Rayburn House Office Building As the nationwide unemployment rate hovers at 10 percent, home foreclosures continue at an alarming pace, and college and retirement funds have been depleted, many Americans continue to suffer acutely from the impact of the economic downturn. A panel of distinguished, nationally known researchers will present research and lead a conversation on the impact the economic downturn has had on the most vulnerable populations. Dr. Sara McLanahan of Princeton University will describe how having unemployed or underemployed parents influences children. Dr. Kathie Mullan Harris of the University of North Carolina will be addressing the impact of the economicdownturn on young adults transitioning to higher education or the workforce. Dr.Michael Hurd of the Rand Corporation will look at the way the downturn has altered the lives of the elderly. The moderator is Dr. Matthew Stagner, of the University of Chicago. If you can attend, please send your RSVP to Ms. Lisa Rosenberg at lrosenberg.jbernsteinstrategy@gmail.com, or 202-263-2956 by February 3.
Feb. 01, 2010
Demographic Data and Public Policy - Princeton University
A 25 person Chinese delegation met with staff of the Office of Population Resource Center(PRC) and the Office of Population Research of Princeton University (OPR)to discuss effective models for encouraging policymakers to incorporate demographic research into decision making. Models being developed at the Office of Population Research will be reviewed.