Search
Conduct a general search, select a content type, or navigate to specialized search pages: Courses, Faculty, News, Publications, and Capstone Projects.
Publication
Crisis Leadership in Barbados During the Initial Response to the COVID-19 PandemicThis study brings a small-island perspective to the broader discussion of disaster leadership by examining the crisis leadership attributes of the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, and her Acting Prime Minister, Santia Bradshaw, during the …
Publication
Retirement Contribution Rate Nudges and Plan Participation: Evidence from a Field ExperimentSimple interventions like changing the default or sending a short message can induce individuals to save more for retirement. However, messages that emphasize high savings rates may increase the amount that savings plan participants save while reducing …
Publication
Analysis of School-Level Vaccination Rates by Race, Ethnicity, and Geography in New York CityBrian D. Elbel, Geng Eric Zhou, David C. Lee, Willy Chen, Sophia E. Day, Kevin Konty, Amy Ellen Schwartz …
Publication
Geographic variations and temporal trends in cesarean delivery rates in China, 2008-2014Importance The increasing use of cesarean delivery is an emerging global health issue. Prior estimates of China’s cesarean rate have been based on surveys with limited geographic coverage. Objective To provide updated information about cesarean rates …
News
Sixteen Wagner Community Members Named to Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Transition TeamIn late November, New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani announced the local leaders selected to join his transition team. Sixteen Wagner community members were named to the over 400-person transition team , holding seats on 11 of the 17 transition …
Course
MSPP-GP.2100
Communication Skills for Policy AnalystsOpen only to students in the MSPP program. Communication Skills for Policy Analysts is a seminar course that simulates a fast-paced public policy environment where different stakeholders require a constant flow of written and oral communication work …News
Event Recap: 28th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health ForumOn Thursday, April 10, NYU Wagner hosted the 28th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health Forum. Moderated by Dean Sherry Glied, the panel featured experienced health leaders Pamela Brier, former president and CEO of Maimonides Medical Center; Jeanne Lambrew, …
Publication
Fiscal Decentralization and Intergovernmental Relations in Developing Countries: Navigating a Viable Path to ReformThe trend toward greater decentralization of governance activities, now accepted as commonplace in the West, has become a worldwide movement. Today s world demands flexibility, adaptability, and the autonomy to bring those qualities to bear. In this …
Publication
Tracing the Path Out of Homelessness: The Housing Patterns of Families After Exiting ShelterStojanovic, D., Weitzman, B.C., Shinn, M., Labay, L.E. & Willams, N.P. …
Publication
A Room of One’s Own or A Room with a View? Housing and Educational StratificationThis study attempts to understand the role that housing plays in the system of social stratification. First, it generates a model of how housing outcomes are stratified along dimensions of socioeconomic status and race. Second, it asks what role housing …
Capstone Projects
Breaking the Barriers: How Do State Policies Impact HIV Testing Rates?In September 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their ?Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings.? These revised recommendations encourage routine HIV …
Webpage
John Brademas Center of New York UniversityThe John Brademas Center of New York University , founded in 2005, seeks to advance understanding of the policy issues and programs that engaged and energized John Brademas during his decades in public service. The Center named for him is dedicated to the …
Webpage
Student GroupsFind your people. Build your path. Bring your ideas to life. At NYU Wagner, student groups are more than extracurricular—they’re a central part of your graduate experience. Whether you’re curious about food policy, health equity, urban planning, or …
Publication
Beyond Fiscal Decentralization: Using Subnational Administrative Mechanisms for Climate Change, Response” draft paper prepared with Mitchell CookBeyond Fiscal Decentralization: Using Subnational Administrative Mechanisms for Climate Change, Response” draft paper prepared with Mitchell …
Webpage
Public Policy SpecializationGraduates will develop a strong command of analytical frameworks, enabling them to dissect complex policy issues, structure their analysis systematically, and apply evidence-based approaches. This includes both qualitative and quantitative methods to …
Publication
Consumer Estimation of Recommended and Actual Calories at Fast Food RestaurantsRecently, localities across the United States have passed laws requiring the mandatory labeling of calories in all chain restaurants, including fast food restaurants. This policy is set to be implemented at the federal level. Early studies have found …
Webpage
Wagner Student Spaces at 105 E 17th Street We’re excited to offer spaces for Wagner students at our new home at 105 East 17th Street. Dedicated Spaces for Wagner Students: 2nd Floor Student Lounge and Pantry Located on the south side of the 2nd floor along 17th Street, the student lounge space …
Alumni In Action
Mhando MbughuniHow did your experiences at NYU Wagner prepare you for your career? I needed a transition to public policy and governance. One of the most invaluable experiences I had at NYU is that I was pushed to think critically. This, in turn, helped me develop …
Publication
Using HUD Administrative Data to Estimate Success Rates and Search Durations for New Voucher RecipientsIngrid Gould Ellen, Katherine O’Regan, Sarah Strochak …
Publication
Migration Choices of the Boomerang Generation: Does Returning Home Dampen Labor Market Adjustment? This paper documents a linkage between two empirical trends: the low levels of out-migration from weak labor markets, and the increasing rate at which young adults return to live with their parents (‘boomerang’). Using the American Community Survey, we …
Webpage
Public Finance and Service DeliveryManaging Public Finances for Service Delivery in Intergovernmental Context Part of the NYU Wagner team built on the main Advice, Money, Results report in partnership with the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) by examining in greater depth the nexus …
Publication
Neighborhood Matters Infant Mortality Rates in Four Cities: London, Manhattan, Paris, and TokyoLG. Neuberg, VG. Rodwin …
Publication
Did case-based payment influence surgical readmission rates in France? A retrospective studyOBJECTIVES: To determine whether implementation of a case-based payment system changed all-cause readmission rates in the 30 days following discharge after surgery, we analysed all surgical procedures performed in all hospitals in France before …
Faculty Profile
Vanessa L. DeaneDr. Vanessa L. Deane is Associate Clinical Professor of Public Service at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and Director of the Urban Planning program. Her research praxis is rooted in the political economy of …