Our Story
In a world that tends toward economic and cultural globalization, every effort must be made to ensure that growth and development are put at the serivce of all and not just limited parts of the population.
— Pope Francis (1936-2025)
We honor the legacy of Pope Francis, a champion of global cooperation, human dignity, and economic inclusiveness.
Mission
We advance research on how open markets can enhance upward mobility for all workers–especially those without a college degree–to guide public policy toward a more inclusive future.
Motivation
For decades, workers without college degrees bore the costs of economic disruption while the benefits went elsewhere. The Lab exists because this doesn’t have to be the story.
Goals
Our findings aim to foster dialogue on policy reform and empower individuals and communities with information about the evolving economy.