Editing Urban Institute (section)

== Research Areas and Programs ==
The Urban Institute conducts research across a variety of areas, with a focus on improving social and economic conditions for underserved populations. Key research areas include:
* **Economic Mobility and Poverty**: Research on income inequality, poverty, and economic mobility. The institute examines policies and programs that can improve economic opportunity and reduce poverty, particularly among low-income populations.
* **Health and Health Care**: Research on health policy, access to health care, and the economics of the U.S. healthcare system. The Urban Institute evaluates health policies, including Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and other public health initiatives.
* **Housing and Urban Development**: The Urban Institute conducts research on housing affordability, urban development, housing policy, and community revitalization. It focuses on creating equitable housing solutions that promote stability and economic opportunity.
* **Education**: Research on education policy, with a focus on improving access to quality education and addressing disparities in educational outcomes. The institute advocates for policies that promote better education for all students, particularly in underserved areas.
* **Criminal Justice Reform**: The Urban Institute conducts research on criminal justice policy, including incarceration, policing, and reform initiatives aimed at reducing disparities and promoting a fairer justice system.
* **Social Equity and Racial Justice**: The Urban Institute explores issues of racial and social justice, including systemic inequality, discrimination, and policies that affect marginalized communities. It advocates for policies that reduce racial and economic disparities.
* **International Development**: Urban Institute also conducts research on global economic development, focusing on how international policies and practices affect poverty, economic opportunity, and human development worldwide.