Perspectives & Testimonies

Sherraden, M. (2022, January). Financial capability and asset building in social work practice (CSD Perspective No. 22-01). Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/a6jt-bb86

Sherraden, M. S. (2022, January). Preparing social workers to improve people’s finances (CSD Perspective No. 22-02). Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/w45g-2b72

Addison, E. (2021, July). Reflections of a central bank governor (CSD Perspective No. 21-18). Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Bawumia, M. (2021, July). Lessons on policies that strengthen household financial resilience to overcome shocks: A keynote address by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana (CSD Perspective No. 21-17). Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2021, January). Two extraordinary days for race and electoral democracy in America (CSD Perspective No. 21-02). Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/mmj5-zh97

Ansong, D., Okumu, M., Huang, J., Sherraden, M. S., Johnson, L., & Zou, L. (2020, November). Financial capability and asset building in social and economic development: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (CSD Perspective No. 20-27). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/vh44-x812

This Perspective is adapted from Michael Sherraden’s keynote address given during the “Ceremony Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Self Sufficiency & Welfare Policy and 10th Anniversary of Asset Building Policy” in Korea. The Perspective is presented through a partnership between the Center for Social Development, the Korean Ministry of Health & Welfare, and the Korea […]

Tate, W. F., IV. (2019, August). Who will help children? Building brain regimes (CSD Perspective No. 19-30). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/362f-yk84

Webber, H. S. (2019, May). Segregation and a path forward to inclusion in St. Louis (CSD Perspective No. 19-25). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/1s4r-0929

Glover Blackwell, A. (2019, May). A time of opportunity (CSD Perspective No. 19-24). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/9jyy-gw12

Sherraden, M., & Clancy, M. M. (2019, March). A bill to create the Bright Futures Plan Task Force: Testimony on H.B. 2389 before the House Education Committee, Oregon State Legislature (CSD Testimony No. 19-09). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/zb67-p268

Clancy, M. M. (2019). The Meadowlark Scholarship Act: Testimony on L.B. 544 before the Education Committee, 106th Nebraska Legislature (CSD Testimony No. 19-03). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/683w-bn26

Watson Grote, M. (2018, May). The pivotal role of human service practitioners in building financial capability (CSD Perspective No. 18-20). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/K7PG1R9S

Coffey, D. S. (2018, May). Next steps: Whither social work education and financial capability and asset building (CSD Perspective No. 18-16). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/K7T72H1H

Nair, S. (2017, February). What it means to be a social worker: Her World Woman of the Year acceptance speech (CSD Perspective No. 17-12). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/K7BZ65H2

Greenberg, M. H. (2016, October). Policy innovation for children and families (CSD Perspective No. 16-46). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Boshara, R. (2016, October). Reflections from the front lines: Ideas and evidence to policy (CSD Perspective No. 16-41). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/K78P600W

Wheeler, D. P. (2016, October). Gathering of Grand Challenges network groups: Dinner remarks, September 14, 2016 (CSD Perspective No. 16-47). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/K7513XQV

Polzer, K. (2015, December). How the emerging U.S. retirement system magnifies wealth inequality (CSD Perspective No. 15-63). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Moore, S. M. (2015, June). Working with passion, effecting change in a context of uncertainty (CSD Perspective No. 15-34). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Busette, C. (2015, April). How do norms inform our approach to financial empowerment? (CSD Perspective No. 15-28). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Davis, L. E. (2015, April). The university, the community, and race (CSD Perspective No. 15-05). St. Louis, MO: Washington University in St. Louis.

Grinstein-Weiss, M. (2015, March 12). Statement given in Bridging the Gap: How Prepared Are Americans for Retirement? Hearing before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging (CSD Perspective No. 15-25). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Briggs, X. (2015, March). Creating a just and inclusive America (CSD Perspective No. 15-24). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Stoneman, D. (2015, February). Beyond Ferguson: Empowering low-income people to build the future of their communities (CSD Perspective No. 15-17). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2014, February). Innovations in asset building (CSD Perspective No. 14-18). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Beverly, S. G., Elliott, W., III, & Sherraden, M. (2013, November). Child Development Accounts and college success: Accounts, assets, expectations, and achievements (CSD Perspective No. 13-27). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development. https://doi.org/10.7936/K7805247

Sherraden, M. (2012, December). Perspective on diversity, human nature, and social inclusion: From closing remarks Leadership Symposium on Cultural Diversity (CSD Perspective No. 12-57). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Boshara, R. (2012, June). From asset building to balance sheets: A reflection on the first and next 20 years of federal assets policy (CSD Perspective No. 12-24). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2009, June). A promising platform for college saving (CSD Perspective No. 09-21). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Greenfield, J. C. (2009, May). Written comments for the Serve America Act Listening Session (CSD Perspective No. 09-20). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Gonzales, E. (2009, May). Testimony to the Corporation for National and Community Service (CSD Perspective No. 09-19). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2009, April). Social work, global poverty, and development (CSD Perspective No. 09-14). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M., & Clancy, M. (2008, May). SEED for Oklahoma Kids: Demonstrating Child Development Accounts for all newborns (CSD Perspective No. 8-40). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Clancy, M., Mason, L. R., & Lo, S. (2008). State 529 matching grant program summary (CSD Perspectice No. 08-39). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

McBride A. M., Sherraden M. S., & Lough B. (2007, May 24). Inclusion and effectiveness in international volunteering and service: U.S. Congressional briefing on global service fellowships (CSD Perspective No. 07-13). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Grinstein-Weiss, M., & Irish, K. (2007). Individual Development Accounts: Frequently asked questions (CSD Perspective No. 07-09). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M., & Clancy, M. (2005, September). The universal model in SEED. St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M., & Clancy, M. (2005). SEED universal policy model and research: Request for proposal. St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M., & Clancy, M. (2005). SEED universal policy model and research. St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2005, April). Inclusion in asset building: Testimony for hearing on “Building Assets for Low-Income Families” before the Subcommitte on Social Security and Family Policy Senate Finance Committee (CSD Perspective No. 05-24).  St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Clancy, M., Orszag, P., & Sherraden, M. (2004, February). College savings plans: A platform for inclusive saving policy? (CSD Perspective No. 04-25). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2002, September). Asset-based policy and the Child Trust Fund (CSD Perspective No. 02-14).  St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2001, October). Assets and the poor: Implications for individual accounts and Social Security: Invited testimony to the President’s Commission on Social Security (CSD Perspective No. 01-17). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Berresford, S. (2001, February). Philanthropy in the 21st century (CSD Perspective No. 01-15). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2001, October). Saving in IDA programs: Supplemental testimony to the President’s Commission on Social Security (CSD Perspective No. 01-22). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2001, October). Toward a universal and progressive asset-based domestic policy: Annual meeting of the Labour Party, United Kingdom (CSD Perspective No. 01-20). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2001, October). Civic service: Issues, outlook, institution building (CSD Perspective No. 01-18). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2000, October). On costs and the future of Individual Development Accounts (CSD Perspective No. 00-22). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Fazzari, S. (2000, September). Inclusion in asset building symposium: Discussant comments (CSD Perspective No. 00-20). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Davis, L. (2000, September). Inclusion in Asset Building Symposium: Discussant comments (CSD Perspective No. 00-36). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Rank, M. (2000, September). Inclusion in Asset Building Symposium: Discussant comments (CSD Perspective No. 00-35). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Winkler, A. (2000, September). Commentary on empirical research on an asset building policy: A microeconomic perspective (CSD Perspective No. 00-33). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Bernstein, J. (2000, September). Asset based policies for the poor: A view from the left (CSD Perspective No. 00-29). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Nadler, R. (2000, September). Asset accumulation for the poor? A view from the right (CSD Perspective No. 00-26). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2000, April). Asking questions well: The role of theory in applied social research (CSD Perspective No. 00-25). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (2000, May). From research to policy: Lessons from Individual Development Accounts (CSD Perspective No. 00-24). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Sherraden, M. (1996). Social Security in the 21st century (CSD Perspective No. 96-05). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.