Our Faculty

The heart of NYU Wagner's programs is our faculty. Premier scholars in a variety of disciplines—economics, finance, sociology, political science, law, planning, healthcare, and more—our faculty members conceive new answers to ambitious social questions.

Faculty Profiles

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Martha Stark Clinical Professor

Timothy Naftali Clinical Associate Professor of Public Service

Paul Smoke Professor of Public Finance and Planning; Director of EMPA-Global Policy Leaders Program; Director of International Specialization

Faculty in the News

What do Americans want from government reform? Brookings

Smart Cities: Safer Living or Cyber Attacks? Wall Street Journal

Taxi regulators see more Uber and Lyft drivers operating on Long Island Newsday

Metro Safety Southern California Public Radio 89.3

Faculty Research and Publications

The False Panacea of Labor Market Flexibility

Going Dutch? Not So Fast!

The Dynamics of Economic Disadvantage and Children's Life Chances

Wagmiller Jr., R.L., Kuang, L., Aber, J.L., Lennon, M.C. & Alberti, P.M.

Cost Advantage of Dual-Chamber versus Single-Chamber Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation

Goldberger, Z., Elbel, B., McPherson, C.A., Paltiel, A., D. & Lambert, R.

Zhan Guo

The Hidden Regulations Behind Streets

Professor Zhan Guo presents his research on how suburban parking policies affect car ownership, traffic, and housing affordability.

Sonia Ospina

A Research Agenda on Collective Leadership and Social Change

Professor Sonia Ospina discusses her research on collective leadership, exploring the ways communities try to make social change.

John Billings

Improving Care for High Cost/High Risk Patients

Professor John Billings presents his research that aims to identify and improve care for high cost/high risk Medicaid patients.

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