Research Areas
At CESR, our scientists, colleagues and staff pursue compelling, data-driven research in the social sciences and economics that further understanding, policy making and quality of life. In broad terms, our significant areas of interest include:
Aging
Children & Families
Development Economics
Education Economics
Financial Decision Making
Health, Health Disparities, and Socio-Economic Status
Inequality
Mobile Health
Self-Reporting
Subjective Well-Being
Work Disability
Publications
2025 | CESR-Schaeffer Working Paper Series
Soeren Mattke, M.D., D.Sc., Joanne Yoong, Ph.D., Kah-Hung Yuen, Wei Kok Loh. China’s Healthcare System’s Readiness to Provide High-Quality Memory Care and Access to a Disease-Modifying Alzheimer’s Treatment. Paper No: 2025-001
Janice Peterson, Barbara A. Smith, and Qi Guan. Hispanics’ Knowledge of Social Security: New Evidence. Paper No: 2025-002
Laith Alattar, Matt Messel, David Rogofsky, Mark A. Sarney. The Use of Longitudinal Data on Social Security Program Knowledge. Paper No: 2025-003
The Evidence Base Blog
A collaboration between the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) and the USC Schaeffer Center, The Evidence Base focuses on improving policy in health, economics, and well-being. The blog is a vehicle for timely insights and analysis on current issues.
Posts on our blog are edited for clarity, but have not been subject to a formal, peer-review process.