The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research conducts research in a wide variety of areas. View some of our recent project highlights or explore them by topic area.
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Economic Behavior
Household Financial Behavior-2019
This research program continues a long standing relationship with the Federal Reserve Board. The research will focus on various aspects of how households manage their financial assets and debts. The … more -
Economic Behavior
Aging & Retirement
Examining self-employment and the transition to retirement among older adults in the United States
Many people engage in self-employment, yet there exists a dearth of data on these arrangements. This lack of data prevents consideration of important questions relevant to employment, retirement, inequality, … more -
Economic Behavior
Population Health
Poverty & Inequality
Aging & Retirement
Understanding Food Related Hardship Among Older Americans
This project will analyze the determinants of food insecurity among older Americans with a focus on the role of public programs - Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid - that may mitigate food insecurity.… more -
Data & Methods
Population Health
Economic Behavior
An Infrastructure for Evidence-Based Policy
The Census Bureau maintains a vast body of linkable data files covering the American population from 1940 forward, including census data, survey data, and administrative records. This project will extend … more
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