• CCRI Research

    A new demographic class has emerged. It has unique features, is growing, and has needs that are only marginally served by existing business models.

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A center of excellence dedicated to measuring, understanding,
and predicting financially distressed consumer behavior.

About The Institute

Significant financial distress is now a defining characteristic for tens of millions of Americans, yet we know very little about this unique and growing demographic segment. more

CCRI Activities

We are conducting field studies to develop robust psychological profiles of low- and moderate-income consumers, as well as exploring tools designed to help consumers break the debt cycle. more

Meet our Scientists

In collaboration with experts from both industry and academia, we address some of the most interesting questions about consumer financial decision making. more

ECCRI Welcomes You

In collaboration with experts from both industry and academia, we apply tools and methods from statistics, psychology, and economics to answer fundamental questions about financial decision making. Through our efforts, we hope to advance thinking in the areas of public policy, financial education, and business operations.

 

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