By Mark Mather and Beth Jarosz Poverty and Inequality Pervasive in Two-Fifths of U.S. Counties By looking at the intersection of poverty and inequality in local areas—and how this has changed over time. Addressing these disparities is important to improve the lives of families who are struggling and to strengthen the U.S. economy. November 21, 2016
By Population Reference Bureau Extreme Poverty and Health in the United States Studies show that a growing number of U.S. families have incomes so low that the difficulties of their living situations may be masked by thinking of the poor as a homogeneous group. June 24, 2015
By Mark Mather and Beth Jarosz Demography of Inequality in the U.S. This Population Bulletin investigates the intersection between demography and inequality in the United States, with a focus on regional patterns and differences by age, race/ethnicity, gender, and family structure. November 17, 2014
By Deborah Mesce Population Growth Concentrated Among the Poorest Communities As sub-Saharan African countries strive to grow their economies, it is critical that they consider their age structures – or more particularly, the age structures of their richest and poorest populations, which are determined largely by fertility rates. Comparing these can unmask an imbalance that, … December 10, 2018
By Kaitlyn Patierno, Imelda Feranil and Meghan Reidy Enhancing Family Planning Equity for Inclusive Economic Growth and Development Across sub-Saharan Africa, national development strategies have established the goal of achieving economic growth that is both rapid and equitable across a population. Efforts to promote shared prosperity will be strengthened by demographic changes that facilitate greater investment in human capital… April 19, 2018
By Toshiko Kaneda and Marlene A. Lee Benefit of Canning-Karra-Wilde Model in Policy Planning Researchers from the Population and Poverty Research Network (PopPov) have developed a macroeconomic model that estimates the impact of fertility declines on economic growth. The model is especially useful in country-level policy planning. September 13, 2017
By Marlene A. Lee and Jocelyn Finlay The Effect of Reproductive Health Improvements on Women's Economic Empowerment With increased attention to women’s economic empowerment among donors and policymakers across the globe, we are at a pivotal moment for reviewing the current state of the research on women’s economic empowerment to identify gaps. September 6, 2017
By Assefa Admassie, Seid Nuru and Shelley Megquier Maximize Ethiopia’s Potential to Reap a Demographic Dividend Declining mortality and fertility rates are transitioning Ethiopia toward an age structure that has the potential to provide significant economic benefit. August 1, 2017
By Toshiko Kaneda and Reshma Naik Tackling the Growing Noncommunicable Disease Epidemic This policy report argues that integrating noncommunicable disease (NCD) services—particularly those targeted at prevention and early intervention—with other health services for young people can help tackle the growing NCD epidemic in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). May 10, 2017
By Marlene A. Lee, Hanna Christianson and Kristin Bietsch Global Employment and the Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 calls for full and productive employment and decent work for all. In our latest Population Bulletin, we explain how demographic trends will have a bearing on whether and how rapidly this and other SDG goals are achieved. April 18, 2017
By Kelvin M. Pollard and Linda A. Jacobsen The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview From the 2011-2015 American Community Survey Appalachia’s unemployment and poverty rates remain above levels seen before the economic downturn of 2007-2009, suggesting an incomplete economic recovery, especially in many of the Region’s most rural counties, according to a new PRB report for the Appalachian Regional Commission. April 3, 2017
By Mark Mather and Paola Scommegna How Neighborhoods Affect the Health and Well-Being of Older Americans This Today's Research on Aging (Issue 35) finds that the social, economic, demographic, and physical characteristics of communities may influence older residents’ health and well-being. February 13, 2017
By Alicia VanOrman and Mark Mather Baby Boomers and Millennials Boost Population in Parts of Rural America Two demographic groups—young adults ages 20 to 34 and older adults ages 65 and older—are reshaping the population in rural America. January 12, 2017
By Ishrat Husain, Kaitlyn Patierno, Inday Zosa- Feranil, and Rhonda R. Smith Fostering Economic Growth, Equity, and Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Family Planning This report explores how family planning could and should play a much larger role in Africa’s future through strengthening global competitiveness, advancing equitable growth, and building resilience against natural and manmade stressors and shocks. October 18, 2016
By Elizabeth Gay Economic Causes and Consequences of HIV/AIDS Evidence generated over the past 10 years from the PopPov Research Initiative and other findings from sub-Saharan Africa provide insights on the connections between HIV and household and national economics. July 14, 2016