Applied Research Projects
Through world-class, in-depth research from Harvard's faculty and post-doctoral students, the Rappaport Institute is helping find solutions to challenges facing Greater Boston and drive policy action.
Early Education and Child Care
A series of working papers and news coverage offers an economic analysis of the early education and child care market in Massachusetts as well as research into the amount of child care parents want.
Chelsea Eats Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
The Rappaport Institute is analyzing the impact of Chelsea Eats, a guaranteed income pilot program launched by the City of Chelsea in September 2020 to support Chelsea residents during the COVID-19 crisis.
Massachusetts Food Access During COVID-19
The Massachusetts Food Access project interviewed families to learn about the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 crisis. The project aims to improve the delivery of services and discover stories that motivate action.
Scaling Auctions as Insurance: A Case Study of Mass DOT
Infrastructure projects are often complex and subject to unexpected changes. The paper on which this brief is based studies how contracts for construction work are allocated.
The Heart of the City
In Boston's "heartland" neighborhoods, residents are working with state and city agencies, nonprofit organizations, and grassroots groups to revive this fragmented landscape and community. After years of disinvestment and neglect, this area is becoming wh
Housing Regulation Database of Massachusetts Municipalities
The Housing Regulation Database is a joint initiative of the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research and Harvard's Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston. The searchable database contains a unique, comprehensive set of information on the zoning codes