Evaluating the Impact of Housing and Neighborhood Conditions on Child Outcomes in the United States

Researchers:
Brian Jacob
Max Kapustin
Jens Ludwig
Douglas L. Miller
Location:
Chicago, United States of America
Timeline:
1997 - 2005
Target group:
  • Children
  • Urban population
Outcome of interest:
  • Mortality
Intervention type:
  • Housing and neighborhoods
  • Vouchers
AEA RCT registration number:
https://www.socialscienceregistry.org/trials/1570
Research papers:
Partners:
Jacob, Brian A., Jens Ludwig, and Douglas L. Miller. 2013. "The effects of housing and neighborhood conditions on child mortality." Journal of Health Economics, Volume 32 (1): 195-206. Jacob, Brian, Max Kapustin, and Jens Ludwig. 2014. "The Impact of Housing Assistance on Child Outcomes: Evidence from a Randomized Housing Lottery." Quarterly Journal of Economics Advance Access.