Urban Institute experts offer their advice on evidence-based policymaking and the domestic issues ahead for President Obama and the 111th Congress.

Len Burman on tax and budget policy in year one:
"The conventional wisdom is that acknowledging our economic problems and proposing sensible solutions is political suicide, but maybe the American public is ready for some real straight talk...." more

Elizabeth Boris on financial relief and community service:
"Ramping up national service immediately could help the economy, provide needed services, and build on the immense enthusiasm and involvement evident in the current election..." more

Margery Austin Turner on housing segregation and diversity:
"Most neighborhoods remain stubbornly segregated, limiting opportunities for minorities to share fully in social and economic opportunities..." more

Robert I. Lerman on expanding apprenticeship:
"Now is an excellent time to concentrate on training strategies that will help workers take advantage of future job openings..." more

Eric Toder on tax priorities:
"If President Obama enacts a stimulus program, the nation must have something to show for it afterward... " more

Harry Hatry on governing for results:
"Providing the best possible government services to our citizens requires accountability and effective measurement of performance..." more

Margery Austin Turner on rental housing:
"Federal housing policies have primarily promoted homeownership while neglecting the importance of a healthy, affordable rental sector..." more

Jesse Jannetta, Nancy LaVigne, Amy Solomon, and Laura Winterfield on ex-offenders:
"...a unique opportunity to guide released prisoners to productive and law-abiding lives by building on the momentum of recent successes..." more