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Sewin ChanSewin Chan is an economist whose research focuses on economic and financial risks faced by households as they interact with housing, labor and credit markets. She has studied mortgages and housing market risk, rental markets, consumer credit behavior, …
Capstone Projects
Unrepresented Litigants' Bill of Rights for New York City Family CourtLegal Information for Families Today (LIFT) provides support and services to litigants navigating the Family Court system without an attorney. LIFT recognized that unrepresented litigants often do not understand their basic rights, creating a significant …
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My Summer Internship Experience: Hillary Dale (MPA-PNP)Hillary Dale (MPA-PNP) came to New York City to launch her career in international development. An internship at Action Against Hunger offered her a chance to gain firsthand experience in the industry as NYU Wagner and the Ellen Schall Experience Fund set …
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BA-MPA and BA-MUP with College of Arts and ScienceA four-year liberal arts education makes an excellent foundation for a job in public service, but a master’s degree can give you the professional skills and tools to have an even greater impact. Pursuing two degrees can feel like a long road, but it …
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Facing the Futures: Building Robust Nonprofits in the Pittsburgh RegionThe Pittsburgh region faces tough questions as it faces the futures ahead. Will it, for example, find a way to stop its young people from leaving or slip further into the profile of a “weak market” city, with all that means for the erosion of jobs and …
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Hospitalization for ambulatory-care sensitive conditions (ACSC) in Île-de-France: A view from across the AtlanticThis article presents an indicator used in the United States and other OECD nations (hospitalizations for ambulatory-care sensitive conditions – ACSC) to assess access to primary care services and their capacity to handle a set of medical conditions …
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MUP - International Development Planning SpecializationWhen “the greater good” has global proportions, how do you balance the needs and values of all the people involved? We’ll help you answer that. Whether you’re interested in planning for the multinational cities of tomorrow or the developing economies of …
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MPA-MBAMBA-MPA students can "double count" some coursework between degrees. Your MBA coursework will reduce the total number of credits you need for the MPA to 33 (from the standard 45), and your MPA coursework will reduce the total number of credits needed for …
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Merit-Based ScholarshipsNyu wagner merit scholarships We offer a number of competitive, merit-based scholarships to help you finance your degree. Approximately 60% of enrolling students are awarded scholarships. All full-time and part-time applicants are considered. Students …
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Bill de Blasio selected as 2023 Marnold Visiting Fellow at NYU WagnerBill de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City, will join New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service as the 2023 Marnold Visiting Fellow. Arriving in January, he will give formal talks, engage directly with students, …
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PADM-GP.2139
Behavioral Economics and Public Policy DesignStandard economic theory assumes that individuals are fully rational decision-makers; however, that is often not the case in the real world. Behavioral economics uses findings from lab and field experiments to advance existing economic models by …News
Your Alumni News for July 2017Dear Alumni, I hope this finds you well. In May, we celebrated and welcomed 372 new graduates to the alumni community at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Delivering the convocation address, Patrick Gaspard, Vice President of the Open Society Foundations …
Stories
MPA Student's Encounter with the Former President of Planned ParenthoodBy Zak Hill-Whilton (MPA-PNP) Having arrived late to microeconomics several weeks ago, one of my biggest academic fears came to fruition when I forgot to hand in a homework assignment. As a first-time offender, I was allowed to submit the assignment the …
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Duet of the commons: Impact of street cleaning on household car usage in New York CityThis article explores the concept of “public commons” and its relationship with travel decisions under a unique setting: street cleaning in the New York City area. Using a natural experimental design, it investigates the impact of street cleaning on car …
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Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Blas (MPA-PNP 2023)Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Blas (MPA-PNP 2023), development manager, Elemental Impact Can you share your journey into climate technology? What initially drew you to this field, and how did your time at NYU Wagner shape your goals? My journey into climate …
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Alumni Spotlight: Arden Levine (MPA-PNP 2006)Arden Levine (MPA-PNP 2006), chief strategy officer, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development We'd love to learn more about your journey in affordable housing and what drew you to this field. So, there I was, a teenager in Washington, D.C., in …
Capstone Projects
Measuring the Social Impact of Early- and Growth-Stage FirmsGrand Central Tech (GCT) is an initiative funded by the NYC Economic Development Corporation that aims to support and advance companies addressing NYC’s most pressing urban challenges. GCT is considering incorporating social value consideration into its …
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Program Requirement ChecksheetMPA-Health: Health Public Finance I. SCHOOLWIDE CORE COURSES [15 CREDITS] Students must complete or waive all schoolwide core courses …
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Travel Course - Program Fee FormNote: Payment must be made via credit card . Payments are non-refundable and hold your seat in the course. All fields marked with an * are required. First Name Last Name N# University Name or Affiliation School Name Email Phone Address City State -- …
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An Analysis of the Financial Management Systems of Five Eritrean MunicipalitiesSmoke, P. …
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Case Findings for Patients at Risk of Re-Hospitalization: The PARR1 and PARR AlgorithmBillings, J., Mijanovich, J., Dixon, J., Curry, N., Wennberg, D., Darin, B. & Steinhort, K. …
Capstone Projects
Assessment of Gaps and Needs of Access to Basic Infrastructure Services for the Poor in ChileThe Inter-American Development Banks (IADB) Building Opportunity for the Majority initiative, launched in June 2006, identified that inadequate access to basic infrastructure services (water, sanitation, electricity, urban transport and rural roads) …
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PADM-GP.2407
Advocacy LabAdvocacy Lab is for those who could imagine working in national or local advocacy organizations that make change happen or anyone who wants to understand the art of issue advocacy as a theory and method of social change. An advocacy campaign attempts to …Webpage
Doctoral ProgramCurrent students and advisors, please use this portal to find documents, policies, and procedures. Expected Time Line for Degree Completion Expected Completion Research Methods year 1 – fall Advanced Empirical Methods year 1 – fall Preliminary …