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We make government work better for people

About

Learn about our mission, values, funding, and partners.
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Projects

Read through project overviews and our impact.
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Publications

Working papers, articles, and more.

Better Government Lab evaluates what works in government—generating credible evidence to increase government effectiveness and make public services and programs more accessible.

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October 2, 2026

Better Government Lab Receives More Than $2 Million from the Walmart Foundation to Support SNAP Administration, Accuracy and Access

McCourt School of Public Policy Announcements

April 16, 2026

Moynihan receives prestigious Guggenheim fellowship

University of Michigan Ford School

March 24, 2026

ARRC Awards Six Stipends to Advance Research on Federal Workforce Changes

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