Research on Tap: How Social Policies Shape Our Lives from Birth to Old Age

Across the globe, governments are grappling with how to design policies that meet the needs of diverse and aging populations, address widening inequalities, and promote overall societal well-being. In the United States, debates over health care, economic safety nets, and education underscore the critical importance of evidence-based policy decisions.

In this Research on Tap, we showcase the research of BU faculty across schools and colleges who examine the impacts of social policies on children, individuals of working-age, and older adults, and suggest policy initiatives to further enhance well-being across the life course.