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Tax Policy as a Potential Tool for Reducing Infant Mortality
Increased tax revenues and increased tax progressivity need to be further explored as policy solutions in Illinois. More specifically, the adoption of worldwide combined reporting and a state-level child tax credit, could help prevent infant deaths in our state.
Let's make the tax system reflect our values
When families have more money in their pockets, our research shows that parents often invest in children and pay for household essentials. A shopping list of diapers, a child’s winter jacket, the electric bill, a tank of gas or some read-aloud books might not sound exciting, but it’s the stuff of family life.
Episode 82: Hidden Tax Benefits
Food stamps, Social Security, and Medicaid are not the only, or even the largest, social welfare programs in America. Professor Suzanne Mettler reveals how hidden benefits in the tax code promote inequality and how to make them more visible.
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Dr. Chapman's research focuses on the intersection of policy, leadership, and financial investments to address inequities across early...
Melissa Brock
Brock's research focuses on criminal justice and mental health, and themes in her writing include gender-based violence and prisoner...
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