The Pandemic Economy: Strategies for Economic and Social Mobility – Feb 16

Hosted by Ben Jealous, Visiting Scholar, Annenberg School for Communication, Penn Carey Law School, and School of Social Policy & Practice and President, People for the American Way, this series will focus on how data-informed social policy and evidence-based practice in social work are being used to identify and design solutions for the complex social problems in America today.

Each 60-minute session will include an introduction by Ben Jealous followed by a presentation. The program will conclude with a Q&A and closing remarks from Ben Jealous.

Part II: The Pandemic Economy: Strategies for Economic and Social Mobility

The second event of the Speaker Series takes place on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 from noon – 1:00 p.m., and will feature former City of Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) assistant professor and economist Ioana Marinescu, PhD.

Americans are experiencing financial hardship and destitution at alarming rates, only further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. How do we move people from poverty to prosperity? The second installment of the SP2 Speaker Series will focus on:

• The Situation Today: What tools and resources are Americans relying on?
• Poverty Reduction: Actionable Research and Evidence-Based Solutions
• Long-Term Benefits and Impact

Register.