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The Development of the Diabetes Problem Solving Measure for Adolescents (DPSMA)PURPOSE This paper describes the development and psychometric properties of the Diabetes Problem-Solving Measure for Adolescents (DPSMA). METHODS The DPSMA is a structured, interview-based questionnaire that examines how adolescents with type 1 diabetes …
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Selective Knowledge: Reporting Bias in Microfinance DataAnswering surveys is usually voluntary, yet much of our knowledge depends on the willingness of households and institutions to answer. In this study, we explore the implications of voluntary reporting on knowledge about microfinance. We show systematic …
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Spending, Size, and Grade Span in K-8 SchoolsReorganizing primary school grade spans is a tractable and relatively inexpensive school reform. However, assessing the effects of reorganization requires also examining other organizational changes that may accompany grade span reforms. Using data on New …
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Mission Matters: The Cost of Small High Schools RevisitedWith the financial support of several large foundations and the federal government, creating small schools has become a prominent high school reform strategy in many large American cities. While some research supports this strategy, little research …
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How Does Job Loss Affect the Timing of Retirement?This paper estimates the extent to which reduced employment following job loss among older workers can be explained as a response to altered pension incentives and earnings opportunities. Using data from the Health and Retirement Study, we first examine …
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Welfare Reform in Philadelphia: Implementation, Effects, and Experiences of Poor Families and NeighborhoodsThe 1996 welfare reform law called for profound changes in welfare policy, including a five-year time limit on federally funded cash assistance (known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF), stricter work requirements, and greater …
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Decentralization, Externalities, and EfficiencyIn the competitive model, externalities lead to inefficiencies, and inefficiencies increase with the size of externalities. However, as argued by Coase, these problems may be mitigated in a decentralized system through voluntary coordination We show how …
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The Effects of Poverty on Child Health and DevelopmentPoverty has been shown to negatively influence child health and development along a number of dimensions. For example, poverty-net of a variety of potentially confounding factors-is associated with increased neonatal and post-neonatal mortality rates, …
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Sustainable Consumption of SpaceUN-Habitat focuses on the promotion of sustainable patterns of urban growth worldwide, with the ultimate vision of adequate shelter for all. The Capstone team was engaged to work with officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, to assist in the development of a …
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The Dynamics of On-Street Parking in Large Central CitiesFunded by the Federal Highway Administration, the purpose of this report is three-fold: (1) to determine, to the degree possible, the impact that on-street parking has on transportation, development, and land-use; (2) to identify and review …
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NYU Wagner’s Office of Career Services hosts annual LinkedIn and career networking eventIn February, NYU Wagner’s Office of Career Services hosted a Lights, Camera, LinkedIn! event where students and alumni received personalized LinkedIn profile reviews from LinkedIn representatives. Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to receive a …
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New Study by NYU Wagner Prof. Karen Grépin Looks at Flow of Ebola Donor FundsOf all the donations pledged by governments, companies, foundations, and private individuals to fight Ebola, only $1.09 billion—or about 40 percent—have been paid in full and put to use, according to new research from Karen Grépin, Assistant Professor of …
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Quality of Primary Outpatient Care for Medicaid Patients: Does a Practice's Share of Medicaid Patients Matter?The recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act expands eligibility to Medicaid for millions of near poor individuals. Given this expansion, policymakers need to understand the nature of the disparities that exist in the quality of care …
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Test–retest reliability of a self-administered Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) in primary care patientsThe time required to conduct drug and alcohol screening has been a major barrier to its implementation in mainstream healthcare settings. Because patient self-administered tools are potentially more efficient, we translated the Alcohol, Smoking and …
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Fiscal Federalism and Middle-Income Housing SubsidiesWhen only one in four low-income households receives a rent subsidy from the federal government, it seems patently unfair to spend scarce federal housing dollars to support households with higher incomes. Although moderate- and middle-income households …
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Budget Slack, Institutions, and Transparency.Economic theory suggests that it is optimal for governments to use precautionary saving as a countercyclical tool. However, the availability of surplus funds often triggers political pressure for tax cuts and spending increases. Mechanisms for alleviating …
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Health SystemThe residency consisted of two six-week rotations at each of the four system hospitals. At each site, the Resident was introduced to a new area of hospital administration under the mentorship of executive and/or senior management. Each site offered a …
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Health PlusUnder the supervision of the Director of Regulatory Affairs, the Resident analyzed local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, and drafted policies and procedures to ensure compliance with these requirements. The Resident also compiled Quarterly …
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Expanding Health Care Products and Services to the Elderly and Their CaregiversThe Jewish Home and Hospital Lifecare Systems (JHHLS) currently provides a wide spectrum of health care and health related services to the elderly population in New York City and Westchester County. With the growth rate of the elderly population currently …
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Hunger Matters: A Short-Term Fundraising PlanAction Against Hunger USA (AAH) is an international relief organization that delivers emergency aid and sustainable development services to people suffering from hunger and malnutrition as a result of natural disaster, war, or other political …
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Mitigating Corruption Risks in the Land Sector with a Focus on Gender Related IssuesAn international nongovernmental organization, Transparency International fights corruption and abuses of power. In Africa, corruption is one of the largest risks to citizens’ land and property rights. Having identified these issues as a priority, …
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Can Consumer Protection Practices Help Microfinance Clients Avoid the Perils of Debt?A means to help low-income individuals gain access to credit, microfinance has been met with mixed results, sometimes increasing clients’ over-indebtedness and threatening their financial welfare. A growing industry solution is the implementation of a set …
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Transportation: A Crucial Component in Shaping the Future of Lower ManhattanTransportation is a key determinant in a regions economic health and potential for future growth and development. As planners, architects, government officials, and citizens groups delve into the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan following the attacks of …
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Africa Regional Decentralization and Local Governance WorkshopThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) builds the productive capacity and self-reliance of poor communities by increasing their access to essential local infrastructure and services. The UNCDF Africa Regional Decentralization and Local …