In a moral economy, all people have equitable access to financial resources. Darrick Hamilton, the Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at the Schools for Public Engagement, is conducting research and leading change on financial equity—from testifying before Congress to appearing on national television—through his work as a University Professor and director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy.

Hamilton’s work aligns with the mission of the Schools of Public Engagement, which promotes close collaboration between faculty and students and engagement with local communities in its efforts to create a more just and equitable world.