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| Founded | 2007 |
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| Founders | Sarah Burds-Sharps, Kristen Lewis |
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| Field | Social Sciences |
| Website | measureofamerica.org |
Measure of America is a non-partisan, non-profit initiative of the Social Science Research Council in Brooklyn, New York. It conducts research and analysis primarily on human development data from the United States at the national, state, and county levels.
Measure of America aims to stimulate fact-based dialogue about human development issues in the United States by "breathing life into numbers, and using data to create compelling narratives that foster greater understanding of our shared challenges and greater support for people-centered policies."
Measure of America's seminal work is the American Human Development Index. Its U.S. specific index is based on human development concepts introduced by Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen.
In partnership with foundations, non-profit organizations, government offices, and corporations, Measure of America has produced reports, interactive tools, and services focused on data analysis and data visualization.