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Professor Domingo Morel recognized by NYU Wagner with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) research award… have arisen in response. The latter pose a “hidden form of restriction” to students of color seeking careers in …
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Using the Delphi and Snow Card Techniques to Build Consensus Among Diverse Community and Academic StakeholdersBackground : The New York University– New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYU-HHC) Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) used a community-based participatory research (CBPR) and consensus-building approach among its community …
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Travel Courses … personal fundraising. Personal fundraising can take the form of requesting people or organizations to sponsor you, …
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Administrative Burden and Procedural Denials: Experimental Evidence from SNAPMany government program applications result in procedural denials due to administrative burdens associated with applying. We identify the intake interview as a key barrier to take-up of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and study the effect of …
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The World Bank and Social Capital: Lessons from Ten Rural Development Projects in the Philippines and MexicoCompares rural development projects funded by the World Bank in the Philippines and Mexico. Impact of the World Bank on social capital; Indicators of institutional preconditions for informed public participation; Ethnic and gender dimensions of social …
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Transforming Practice: From Performance Measurement to Outcome Performance Management"The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Services (OTDA) provides and/or oversees programs administered through 58 local districts: temporary cash and heating assistance; assistance in paying for food; child support enforcement; eligibility …
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Adverse Health Effects, Environmental Attitudes, and Pesticide Usage Behavior of Farm OperatorsWater pollution from agricultural pesticides continues to be a public concern. Given that the use of such pesticides on the farm is largely governed by voluntary behavior, it is important to understand what drives farmer behavior. Health belief models in …
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Program Recertification Costs: Evidence from SNAPParticipants in means-tested programs must periodically document eligibility through a recertification process. If all cases that fail recertification are ineligible, the exact timing of this process should be irrelevant. We find that later …
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Bipartisan Panel, with NYU Wagner Dean as a Member, Proposes Path to Improved Government Transparency and Evidence-Based PolicymakingA blue-ribbon panel that includes NYU Wagner Dean Sherry Glied issued a report on September 7 advocating the creation of a secure, digital portal for researchers to study the impact of US government spending on healthcare, education, housing, and other …
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Student Spotlight: Daria Guzzo (MPA 2025)… interested in getting involved should fill out this short form to sign up for our newsletter, and follow our instagram …
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Goat Hope Social Venture Goat FarmThe Capstone team provided a market analysis and business plan for a dairy goat farm in Kenya for Medical Relief Alliance (MRA). MRA is a small NGO with a goat-gifting program (Goat Hope) for women affected by HIV/AIDS. MRA’s objective is to start a …
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Comprehensive Exams - PhD… Group Study : The program recommends that students form study groups in preparation for the exam, when possible. …
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Communicating Tax Penalties to Delinquent Taxpayers: Evidence from a Field ExperimentWe analyze a large field experiment conducted with the Colorado Department of Revenue to study the presentation of financial incentives and social norms in tax delinquency notices. We find that notices that highlight and provide information about …
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Federal Housing Policy and the Rise of Nonprofit Providers… program design. It is also possible that the scale and form of funding itself has affected the nonprofit sector. …
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DEVELOPING A SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT METRICS FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE FARMINGHilltribe Organics (HTO) is a Northern Thailand-based social enterprise dedicated to improving the living standards of small farmers and sustaining their communities. HTO aims to protect the environment through sustainable farming, improve human health …
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Master of Urban Planning Application Checklist… are required to complete the online evaluation form. Their response to the recommendation questions may be …
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Master of Public Administration Application Checklist… are required to complete the online evaluation form. Their response to the recommendation questions may be …
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Impressed to Inspired: A Conversation with the NYU Wagner Alum Behind New York’s Grassroots Housing Movement … managed to unite over 70 organizations across the city to form this grassroots coalition. “We spent a really long time …
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NYU Wagner External Scholarships Directory… the time of application. Qualify for financial need in the form of government grants.(Please complete the Free …
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Student Spotlight: Lina Dieudonné (MPA-PNP 2025)Lina Dieudonné (MPA-PNP 2025), chair, Wagner Philanthropy Could you share a bit about yourself and tell us what inspired you to attend NYU Wagner? I have been interested in public service from a young age. I was raised in France but my mother is from …
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The Microfinance Business Model: Enduring Subsidy and Modest ProfitRecent evidence suggests only modest social and economic impacts of microfinance. Favorable cost-benefit ratios then depend on low costs. This paper calculates the costs of microcredit and other elements of the microcredit business model using proprietary …
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Office of Career Services… use the Student Group and OCS Partnership Proposal form. The OCS team will review your proposal. If approved, …
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MUP Curriculum… Planning in New York Transportation, Land Use, and Urban Form Urban Transportation Planning Topics in Urban Design …
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NYU Wagner Capstone: The Beginning of a Lifelong Journey From Fieldwork in Mozambique to a Career in Social EntrepreneurshipFor many of us, the idea of making a difference in the world through public service can seem daunting. The problems we face are often complex, multifaceted, and seemingly intractable. Yet for NYU Wagner alumna Alicia Polak (MPA 2001), this challenge was …