The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is dedicated to advancing understanding of the causes and consequences of U.S. poverty and inequality. It collects and analyzes information, continually updated from state and national data and special-purpose studies, on the evolving condition of low-income individuals and families and policies and programs to improve their wellbeing and increase self-sufficiency.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/irp
- Address:
- 1180 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706
- Country:
- United States
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
Areas of focus
Organisation details
Founder gender: N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2021): Katherine Magnuson
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2020): Katherine Magnuson
Leader gender: Female
Organisational performance
Social
Data notes
Rating of data accuracy (find out more): OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website