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ICYMI: This Washington Post article ft research by Harris Prof Bruce Meyer showing that "exceptionally inaccurate" survey data leads us to underestimate the impact of food stamps and other government assistance programs.

In his NBER study, Meyer finds that "When the numbers are corrected, we see that government programs have about twice the effect that we think they do." Check out the full study here: http://www.nber.org/papers/w21676

The growing problem that has serious implications for the poor An interesting thing happens when you look at what's actually going on.

ICYMI: Chicago has some crazy food truck regulations. Earlier this week there was a crackdown in the loop. Check out this great article from The Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-gowins/food-truck-bust-in-the-lo_b_8259984.html

Food-Truck Bust in the Loop Sets Disturbing Precedent for Chicago Chefs No matter what motivated the city to issue tickets to food trucks at this intersection, one thing is clear: Chicago's food-truck rules make it difficult for these entrepreneurs to operate.