Professor Morris Kleiner co-authored “The Effect of Occupational Licensing on Earnings Inequality in the United States,” a research brief published by the Cato Institute, a public policy research organization.
Professor Morris Kleiner co-authored a report, "World Health Organization Guidance on Health Practitioner Regulation: An Overview," published in the Journal of Medical Regulation, regarding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) first comprehensive guidance document on health practitioner regulation
Professor Morris Kleiner is the recipient of the 2024 Economics Career Achievement Alumni Award from the University of Illinois Economics Department. Kleiner earned his master's degree and PhD from the school.
Professor Morris Kleiner is co-editor of a new book, "Grease or Grit: International Case Studies of Occupational Licensing and Its Effects on Efficiency and Quality," published by Upjohn Press.
The 2022 Economic Report of the President includes a section on occupational licensing and its impact on the labor market, referencing ongoing research by Professor Morris Kleiner and Assistant Professor Janna Johnson.