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Does Skill Make Us Human? Migrant Workers in 21 st Century Qatar and BeyondSkill—specifically the distinction between the “skilled” and “unskilled”—is generally defined as a measure of ability and training, but Does Skill Make Us Human? shows instead that skill distinctions are used to limit freedom, narrow political rights, …
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HPAM-GP.4852
Ethical Issues in Healthcare ManagementThis course explores ethical dilemmas in creating health policies and running health systems, though the ethical dilemmas have relevance beyond the health sector and non-health students are welcome as well. We begin with two policy-making sessions, taking …Course
PADM-GP.4119
Data Visualization and StorytellingIn our increasingly data-reliant and data-saturated society, people who understand how to leverage data to generate insights have the power to change the world. Data visualization and storytelling is a crucial skill for policy and data analysts, …Webpage
Ethical Standards in the ProfessionsAs educators and researchers, we recognize three sets of obligations: (1) the requirement to adhere to the federal regulations governing human subjects research, through the IRB system; (2) the need to conduct our professional work in a fashion that is …
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Does segregation matter for Latinos?We estimate the effects of residential racial segregation on socio-economic outcomes for native-born Latino young adults over the past three decades. Using individual public use micro-data samples from the Census and a novel instrumental variable, we find …
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How Does Leadership Happen?Professor Sonia Ospina explains the processes and qualities that make a good leader. …
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Alternative Service Delivery: Does Nonprofit Financing Influence State Tax Burden?We analyze panel data of U.S. states to determine whether nonprofit contribution and program service revenues are correlated with state tax burden. State tax burden is modeled as a function of (a) state tax policy, (b) nontax policy factors that affect …
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URPL-GP.2641
Urban Transportation PlanningThis course will offer an introduction to transportation planning, including both theoretical and practical approaches. This course will provide an understanding of the evolution and role of urban public transportation modes, systems and services. …Publication
Does Small High School Reform Lift Urban Districts? Evidence From New York CityResearch finds that small high schools deliver better outcomes than large high schools for urban students. An important outstanding question is whether this better performance is gained at the expense of losses elsewhere: Does small school reform lift the …
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NYU Wagner Climate Week 2025As part of Climate Week NYC 2025 and Climate Week at NYU , NYU Wagner is hosting a slate of events focused on policy issues in climate and sustainability. All events are open to all NYU Wagner students, faculty, and staff, and the general public. Climate …
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Does Subsidized Housing Improve Communities?Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen's research demonstrates that housing subsidies improve communities—not just individual households. …
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Accept Your OfferUS citizens and permanent residents should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible at fafsa.ed.gov. List "New York University" as a recipient and include our federal school code number 002785 when completing your …
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Does Municipally Subsidized Housing Improve School Quality? Evidence from New York CityProblem: Policymakers and community development practitioners view increasing subsidized owner-occupied housing as a mechanism to improve urban neighborhoods, but little research studies the impact of such investments on community amenities. Purpose: We …
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Evaluating the Economic Implications of Investment in New York City’s Subway SystemBetter public transportation is widely considered to have economic and social benefits. With federal transportation infrastructure spending in decline, local governments are forced to weigh the potential benefits of investment in transportation against …
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L Train Closure and MitigationThe L train tunnel between Manhattan and Brooklyn will close fully to trains for 18 months in 2019 to repair extensive damage from Superstorm Sandy. The L has become synonymous with the Brooklyn brand; ridership at Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue station has …
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Natasha Iskander's book "Does Skill Make Us Human?" draws accolades from American Sociological AssociationThe American Sociological Association (ASA) has recognized NYU Wagner Professor Natasha Iskander's book Does Skill Make Us Human? Migrant Workers in 21st Century Qatar and Beyond with two awards. An in-depth look at migrant workers recruited to build the …
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Falling Through the Cracks? The Distribution of ERAP Spending in New York StateThis analysis identifies and describes the ZIP Codes in New York City and a subsample of New York State that received lower and higher than expected ERAP applications to inform decisions about how to prioritize areas for other interventions and the …
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StakeholdersThe key player in the federal government, OHRP is housed within the Department of Health and Human Services. OHRP makes policy, provides guidance, regulates, enforces, and provides educational outreach with respect to human subjects research and IRB …
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Integrating High Speed Rail into North America's Next Mobility TransitionThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has opened a window for implementing high-speed passenger rail operations in the U.S. Because North America had never pursued high-speed rail as a national transportation priority, the planning framework …
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How Does Power Shape Our Perception?Professor Joe Magee describes his research on how power affects one's ability to consider others' points of view and opinions, using Hurricane Katrina as a case …
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The Stafford Act: An Agenda for ReformThe Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the Stafford Act) is the principal legislation governing the federal response to disasters within the United States. The act spells out - among other things - how disasters are declared, …
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Does Neighborhood Matter? Assessing Recent EvidenceThis article synthesizes findings from a wide range of empirical research into how neighborhoods affect families and children. It lays out a conceptual framework for understanding how neighborhoods may affect people at different life stages. It then …
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CYC: The S.E.E. StrategiesWhat opportunities are there in my courses to use assignments as a way to further my career exploration? (e.g. is there an organization in my field of interest that I can use as a case study for a project?) How can I use an assignment to interview someone …