Urban Institute experts use the Economic Mobility Outcomes Simulator to help philanthropies, governments, and nonprofits understand how programs and policies for children and young adults affect their earnings, education, and health outcomes later in life.
The opportunities available to children and young adults can shape outcomes much later in life. Using the Economic Mobility Outcomes Simulator, we help leaders project how policies, programs, and investments may affect economic mobility for children and young adults—before decisions are made.
We combine the model with expert advising to help decision-makers compare strategies, identify opportunities for impact, and invest in evidence-based interventions that give more young people the chance to thrive.
Who we can help
- Philanthropies: We help philanthropies make evidence-based investment decisions and understand the trade-offs of their choices by projecting investments’ potential to improve outcomes in adulthood.
- State and local governments: We help public-sector leaders make tough budget decisions about how to invest limited resources in the most effective public programs.
- Nonprofits and community partners: We help nonprofits develop and deliver stronger programs and make the case for their impact by translating short-term program outcomes into long-term mobility gains.
