More than 12% of Indiana residents currently live under the poverty line, disproportionately affecting children and elderly adults. What programs reduce poverty, increase wealth for families, and strengthen the economy? What are some of the most cost-effective programs, and how are these programs funded?

Featured Speakers

Greg Duncan, PhD

Distinguished Professor, School of Education, Departments of Economics, Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California; Chair, National Academy of Science’s Committee of Programs and Policies to Reduce Intergenerational Poverty

Reducing Intergenerational Poverty

• PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)
• National Academies Report (pdf)
• Video Presentation

David Phillips, PhD

Director of Research, Research Professor of Economics, Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities, University of Notre Dame

Building Evidence for Student Success

• PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)
• Video Presentation

Jillian Carr, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, Purdue University; Faculty Affiliate, Purdue University Research Center in Economics

Effects of SNAP Disbursement Schedules

• PowerPoint Presentation (pdf)
• Video Presentation

2024 Seminar Legislative Advisory Committee

• Sen. Jean Breaux
• Rep. Dale DeVon
• Rep. Sheila Klinker
• Sen. Jean LeisingSen. Fady Qaddoura
• Rep. Vanessa Summers
• Rep. Jeff Thompson
• Sen. Shelli Yoder