Professor, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance
Economics, Policy
Expertise: Poverty and inequality, safety net policy and urban policy
Scott Allard’s primary areas of research expertise are urban poverty, employment among low-skill workers, food security, safety net utilization, and the spatial accessibility of governmental and nongovernmental safety net programs
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