Center for Economic Mobility

The Center for Economic Mobility conducts rigorous research to better understand the drivers of economic opportunity and to design solutions that expand pathways to upward mobility. It unites academic expertise with on-the-ground knowledge from government and nonprofit organizations, generating evidence that both advances the scientific frontier and informs innovative public policy.

Although the center is rooted in Houston, one of the nation’s most dynamic and diverse metropolitan areas, its projects are designed with national relevance in mind. By examining how programs and policies affect children, families, and communities, the center contributes to economic mobility research and provides actionable insights.