What’s happening, and why?
Urban’s experts gather and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to measure and explain persistent social and economic challenges as well as emerging trends.
What if?
We use sophisticated microsimulation models that test new policy ideas, explore alternative futures, and estimate how demographic, behavioral, and policy changes might affect people and communities.
What works?
Our researchers design and conduct randomized controlled trials, rapid-cycle evaluations, and other research methods to evaluate how policies and programs work in the real world.