Tagged: Urban Institute

In 2024, Black adults were more likely than other adults to face any kind of fines or fees relating to the criminal legal system. Black adults were twice as likely to White adults to have been assessed court- or incarceration-related costs, which often carry larger financial burdens and severe consequences for nonpayment.

The American Economic Association has named William Darity Jr. and Margaret Simms as 2024 Distinguished Fellows in recognition of their prominent careers in advancing the field of economics and advocating for economic equality.