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Sarah Burd-Sharps and Kristen Lewis are co-directors of Measure of America, a project of the Social Science Research Council.
Known for: The Measure of America: American Human Development Report 2008–2009: Charting Risks and Resilience
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The Measure of America: American Human Development Report 2008–2009: Charting Risks and Resilience
The Measure of America presents a comprehensive analysis of well-being and opportunity in the United States using the Human Development Index framework. It examines disparities in health, education, and income across states and demographic groups, offering data-driven insights into social progress and inequality.
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Redefining Progress: The Human Development Index in an American Context
For decades, public debate in America has revolved around economic statistics: GDP growth, unemployment rates, consumer confidence. Yet none of these indicators tells us whether people are leading freer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Drawing inspiration from the global Human Development Inde...
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Health and the Pursuit of a Long Life
Health is the foundation of everything else. Without it, education falters, economic security collapses, and community life weakens. In our analysis, we used life expectancy as the principal measure of health because it captures the cumulative impact of countless social factors — healthcare access, ...
From The Measure of America: American Human Development Report 2008–2009: Charting Risks and Resilience
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Sarah Burd-Sharps and Kristen Lewis are co-directors of Measure of America, a project of the Social Science Research Council.
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