Chicago's Disposable-Bag Tax is Working, Study Finds… While a New York City local law to establish a 5-cent tax on plastic checkout bags at grocery stores was blocked in … The findings, from a joint study by Homonoff, ideas42 (a research organization), and the University of Chicago’s … by the Mayor’s Office in Chicago to assess the early impact of the new law, which, like New York’s unavailing …
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Opportunity Zones: Impact Metrics and Policy Incentives… challenges. As a result of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, 8,700 Opportunity Zones were … engaged the Capstone team to define and refine social impact metrics and analyze policies and programs in various … which metrics should be collected, and conducted extensive research on policies and programs that encourage investment …
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City Taxes, City Spending: Essays in Honor of Dick Netzer… to Netzer a public finance economist well known for his research on state and local taxation, urban public services, … of financing urban government, such as a land value tax and the impact of sales and income taxes on property taxation; at …
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Professor Martha E. Stark Receives NYU's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award… of Dr. King’s extensive global contributions in their research, teaching, leadership, and community-building … consist of NYU faculty who have made a substantial impact within the classroom, in advancing student research … International Affairs. In addition to teaching, Stark is a tax policy expert and serves as the policy director of a …
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Can a Little 'Nudge' Help Solve the Plastic Bag Crisis?… US to implement a disposable bag regulation: a five-cent tax on disposable shopping bags. According to research by NYU Wagner’s Tatiana Homonoff, these changes had a big impact: a similarly modest grocery bag tax instituted in a …
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Project Leadership and Advisory Board… affect managerial decision-making in these entities. His research and teaching deliberately span both the … and Finance, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, National Tax Journal, among others. He has co-authored three texts: … reframing the relationship between capital, creativity and impact through masterfully calibrated collaborations. A …
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FELPS Fellows 2019… Innovation’s Harlem Community Justice Center by conducting research about the East Harlem community, its housing … social responsibility programs for clients looking to impact issue areas as disparate as early childhood education, … of Financial Empowerment and coordinated the NYC Free Tax Prep Initiative, a campaign and tax coalition of more …
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Your Alumni News for April 2017… and celebration. I’d like to again congratulate our Alumni Impact Awardees, Javier H. Valdés (MUP 2004) and Betsy Fuller … in New Castle, NY. Dr. Carlos Restrepo (PhD 2006), Senior Research Scientist at NYU Wagner’s Institute for Civil … use of disposable bags. Her study of the recently-imposed tax in Chicago was featured widely in the media, including …
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Student Spotlight: Gloria Campbell (MUP)… fall, the Rudin Center for Transportation began the “Pink Tax on Transportation” research initiative. In its first phase, we distributed a … understand the challenges New York women face on the city’s transportation system. We found that women experience …
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FELPS Fellows 2018… Emily Brennan is a research assistant at MDRC, a nonpartisan social policy and … city to offer financial counsel on credit and debt crises, tax preparation, budgeting, banking, and asset building to … loans; corporate debt and equity investments; social impact bonds; and investments bridging various tax …
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FELPS FELLOWS 2016… initiatives. Prior to working at DOC, Ana was a research assistant at the Center for Court Innovation (CCI) … assisted in the rollout of a Newark Community Needs and Impact assessment. Originally from San Francisco, … advocacy, identity theft, student loans, and year-round tax planning. In her time at the clinic, Brittany has …
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Sarah Kaufman… needs: adapting to the increasing frequency and impact of extreme weather events on mobility; an autonomous … vehicles policy framework for U.S. cities; The Pink Tax on Transportation, an analysis of how safety concerns impact women's travel patterns in New York City; Intelligent Paratransit, to rethink how we transport …
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MUP Links and Resources… Planning Association is a non-profit public interest and research organization representing 30,000 practicing … Lincoln Institute of Land Policy - a nonprofit and tax-exempt educational institution established in 1974. Its … message of the list of past influences is the overwhelming impact of the federal government on the American metropolis, …
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Brian Elbel… of Population Health. He is also Associate Dean for Research Mission Strategy and Administration at NYU Langone … health; and examined the health and education of New York City’s public school children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. He studies the impact of several public policies on health, including: …
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The Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service Fellows Program… Studies and Economics from Yale University, she became a Research Analyst at Connecticut's Office of Climate Planning, … she worked as an Equitable Development Manager at Capital Impact Partners, a national nonprofit community development … of Chicago. There, she collaborated on Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications, as well as contributed to …
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The Role of Cities in Providing Housing Assistance: A New York Perspective… to Netzer-a public finance economist well known for his research on state and local taxation, urban public services, … of financing urban government, such as a land value tax and the impact of sales and income taxes on property taxation; at …
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FELPS Fellows 2017… Through these programs, as well as original, innovative research in music education, WMI reaches over half a million … legislation at the state and local levels as well as its impact on service delivery strategy and outcomes, and in the … of food insecurity through income support services, free tax assistance, and nutrition education programs. As part of …
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Your Alumni News for December 2017… how the use of next-generation smart medical devices can impact healthcare in Africa. Chris Collins (MPA 2009) was … Professor Jacob Faber was featured in Futurity for his new research investigating how real estate agents contribute to … to Gotham Gazette about the inequities in the NYC property tax system. Professor Leanna Stiefel published a new study in …
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FELPS FELLOWS 2023… legal and compliance teams’ varied needs and conducts research and analysis for projects that concern both his team … senate offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for equitable tax policy and funding for health and nutrition. She … As part of this role, she designs and executes social impact events, including employee engagement activations, …
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FELPS Fellows 2012… development initiatives and conducting neighborhood research. Erin works closely with the Southern Boulevard … strategic initiatives that have a measurable and lasting impact in improving education, income stability and health … is largely responsible for the program management of OFE's Tax Credit Campaign, a mayoral initiative to help low-income …
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2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… looks forward to continuing to scale Embrace Her Legacy's impact after graduating from NYU Wagner in May 2020. … … Alexis contributes to ongoing discussions and critical research on housing and neighborhoods. She will use this … academic year. Brittany Muscato (MPA) for “Are Corporate Tax Incentives the Modern-Day Welfare?" … For …
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Stephen Charney Vladeck Junior Faculty Fellowship… 2019 Jacob Faber - NYU Wagner Not just a "Ghetto Tax" any more: Investigating two decades of change in the … Relations, 1946-1960 2001 Ingrid Gould Ellen – NYU Wagner Impact of Housing Investment and Crime on Neighborhood … NYU faculty in launching or completing substantial research in social justice, healthcare, labor law, labor …
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FELPS Fellows 2013… victims in the emergency departments of seven New York City hospitals. Previously Molly has worked at Children’s … High School. She also worked at Columbia University doing research on New York City Schools. Molly received her … a range of policy issues, including researching the impact of public health policy on intravenous drug users at …
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FELPS Fellows 2015… for justice policy and practice that combines expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance to … New York City, where he strives to create positive social impact at a domestic level. An environmentalist at heart, … She oversees a team of 30 who distribute $1.2 billion in tax benefits to more than 600,000 homeowners each year. …