Institute for Policy & Social Research
IPSR is a faculty-driven research center supporting social scientists who focus on social problems and policy-relevant questions. IPSR fosters independent researchers and collaborative teams within our network of faculty affiliates and interdisciplinary research centers.
2026 Kansas Economic Policy Conference: The Future of the Kansas Economy
Taking place on Thursday, October 29 at the University of Kansas Conference Center on the Lawrence campus with a livestream option, the conference brings together community leaders, policymakers, and subject matter experts. Join the governor, Laura Kelly, in attending the KEPC this year. And after the KEPC ends, join us in a celebratory after party!
Learn more about the KEPC.
Visit the IPSR Data Library
Visit the IPSR Data Library for resources like the Kansas Statistical Abstract, the Kansas Regional Data Portal, the Fiscal Transparency Data Dashboard, and more.
IPSR Data LibraryPeople, Politicians and the Press in an Era of Political Norm Violation
As part of the Future of Democratic Governance Series, Ashley Muddiman, associate professor of communications studies at the University of Kansas, explores political incivility, its impact on democracy, and how it influences public engagement as the U.S. enters a second Trump presidency in this speech.
IPSR News
Newly released data on The Care Board will expand the type of data and methods available for understanding the care economy in the United States. Developed by researchers at the University of Kansas, the Care Board publishes statistics from several high-quality sources to show the magnitude of care work inside homes and care jobs as a share of the national economy.
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