Making an Impact
Focus Areas
- Cities
- Communication Skills
- Data Science and Data Management
- Education
- Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability
- Health Policy and Management
- Inequality, Race, and Poverty
- International Development and Humanitarian Action
- Nonprofits and Government
- Philanthropy and Fundraising
- Program Evaluation
- Social Justice and Democracy
- Transportation
As the world's urban population grows rapidly, we are faced with increasing challenges—and opportunities.
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Centers & Initiatives

The Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy
The NYU Furman Center advances research and debate on housing, neighborhoods, and urban policy.

Financial Access Initiative
The Financial Access Initiative is a research center focused on exploring how financial services can better meet the needs and improve the lives of poor households.

The Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management
The Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management explores challenges in transportation and infrastructure.
Research and Publications
Nonprofit Revenue Profiles and Exposure to Business Cycle Risk
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
Chapter on France
Health Politics and Policy, Cengage, Sixth Edition, 2025.
Work Requirements and Child Tax Benefits
NBER Working Paper, w32343.