Economic Security Research

Understanding the systems that shape financial decision-making, economic mobility, and household financial wellbeing

Our Research Focus

The Economic Security Research program examines the systems that shape financial decision-making, economic mobility, and household wellbeing. Our research helps citizens, policymakers, and communities understand how financial systems work and how to navigate them effectively.

Research Areas

Consumer Decision Systems

How consumers make financial decisions in complex marketplaces—and the systems that influence those choices

Financial Market Structures

The institutions, regulations, and market structures that affect household financial outcomes

Community Economic Networks

How communities build collective knowledge and support systems for economic empowerment

Economic Mobility Research

Understanding the pathways and barriers to economic advancement in modern economies

Related Research

The Public Lyceum is a public education initiative of Pieces of a Dream Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping citizens understand the complex systems that shape communities, housing, and economic opportunity.