Bridget Fisher is a researcher and communications specialist with a background in government and public affairs. Before joining SCEPA, she was a senior press officer in The New School’s communications department working with social science departments across the university. She came to higher education from government. In New York, she served as chief of staff for a member of the New York City Council and director of communications for the Working Families Party. On Capitol Hill, she served as press secretary and legislative assistant for a member of the U.S. Congress. Bridget graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., with a bachelor's degree in public communication and women’s studies. She received her master's degree in public administration with a focus on urban economic development from CUNY's Baruch College.
Old Age Poverty: Single Women & Widows
The rates of elder poverty among widows and single women are higher than among couples and men.
New Evidence on the Effect of Economic Shocks on Retirement Plan Withdrawals
Using data from the Survey for Income and Program Participation (SIPP), this study investigates the relationship between withdrawals from 401(k) and IRA accounts and household level economic shocks such as job-loss, job change, divorce, and the onset of poor health.
Class, Politics, and Agrarian Policies in Post-liberalization India
Sejuti Das Gupta of Michigan State University will discuss "Class, Politics, and Agrarian Policies in Post-liberalization India."
February 5, 2019
4:00pm - 6:00pm
The New School
6 East 16th Street, Room 1009
The event is part of the Spring 2019 Seminar Series hosted by SCEPA and The New School Economics Department.
New Report: Disparities in NY Retirement Coverage
ReLab's new report, "Disparities & Erosion in New York’s Workplace Retirement Coverage," documents two trends in retirement plan coverage: 1) retirement plan coverage is declining for all New Yorkers, and 2) disparities in coverage continue to exist based on race, education and income.
New Report: Disparities in NY Retirement Coverage
ReLab's new report, "Disparities & Erosion in New York’s Workplace Retirement Coverage," documents two trends in retirement plan coverage: 1) retirement plan coverage is declining for all New Yorkers, and 2) disparities in coverage continue to exist based on race, education and income.
Older Workers at Risk in Next Recession
November 2018 Unemployment Report for Workers Over 55
The Cost of Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project
SCEPA's working paper on the costs of the city's Hudson Yards project was featured in the New York Times, New York 1, Gothamist, New York Magazine's Intelligencer, CityLab, the Guardian, and a New York Post editorial, among others. The article below was featured in Urban Matters, a publication of the Center for New York City Affairs.
The Cost of NYC's Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project
Rather than being "self-financing," New York's Hudson Yards project cost the city $2.2 billion in costs, largely due to tax breaks provided by the city to incentivize development and standard development risks and costs.
Strong Labor Market Is Not Bringing Unemployed Older Americans Back to Work
October 2018 Unemployment Report for Workers Over 55
Disrupt Disparities in Retirement Readiness
After a lifetime of work, everyone deserves a dignified retirement. But our retirement system leaves a majority of New York workers without access to an employer-sponsored retirement account. Worse, some groups are more vulnerable than others and are at an even greater risk of falling into poverty as they retire.
That's why SCEPA’s Retirement Equity Lab and AARP NY held an expert panel discussion on disrupting the racial and ethnic disparities among New Yorkers’ retirement readiness.
The evening began with a 5 pm reception with refreshments before the panel discussion. At 6 pm, ReLab’s economists presented new data describing New Yorkers’ retirement savings level by race, class, and income. The presentation was followed by a panel discussion on possible solutions with elected officials, policy experts, advocates, and local community leaders.
The panel discussion featured:
Asian American Federation Director Jo-Ann Yoo
NYC Central Labor Council President Vincent Alvarez
New Economy Project Deputy Director Alexis Iwanisziw
Moderator: Helaine Olen, author and Washington Post columnist
Thank you for joining us in paving the road to an inclusive solution to New York’s retirement crisis.
