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Matthew Desmond is a Professor of Sociology at Princeton University, where his research examines poverty, housing insecurity, and racial inequality in urban America. He founded and directs The Eviction Lab and serves as a Contributing Writer for the New York Times Magazine.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. in Communication and Justice Studies, Arizona State University, 2002
- M.S. in Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2004
- Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2010
Desmond's research employs immersive ethnographic methods to investigate systemic housing crises and their intersection with race, policy, and urban governance. His work bridges academic scholarship with public advocacy, emphasizing how economic exploitation shapes marginalized communities through mechanisms like eviction and policing.
His publications reveal consistent focus on housing vulnerability and policy impacts, with 'Evicted' (2016) establishing foundational research on eviction's role in perpetuating poverty. Current work examines third-party policing dynamics and their disproportionate consequences for urban women, reflecting his commitment to documenting structural inequities through narrative-driven scholarship.
Major recognitions include:
- Pulitzer Prize
- National Book Critics Circle Award
- Carnegie Medal
- PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction
- MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship
- American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Award
- William Julius Wilson Early Career Award
As principal investigator of The Eviction Lab, Desmond leads a major NSF-funded initiative creating the first comprehensive U.S. eviction database, driving policy reforms while mentoring emerging scholars. His Politico 50 recognition underscores his influence in translating academic findings into national policy debates.
Desmond directs The Eviction Lab, a research collaborative that aggregates eviction records from all 50 states to analyze patterns, inform legislation, and support community advocacy efforts nationwide.
