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Politics, Growth, and Inequality in Rural China: Does it Pay to Join the Party?… of local public goods. Description of the rank-and-file bureaucrats; Political status in rural China; Survey …
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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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Multigenerational Impacts of Childhood Access to the Safety Net: Early Life Exposure to Medicaid and the Next Generation’s HealthWe examine multigenerational impacts of positive in utero health interventions using a new research design that exploits sharp increases in prenatal Medicaid eligibility that occurred in some states. Our analyses are based on US Vital Statistics natality …
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Does Knowing Your FICO Score Change Financial Behavior? Evidence from a Field Experiment with Student Loan BorrowersOne in five consumer credit accounts incur late fees each quarter. Evidence on the efficacy of regulations to improve behavior through enhanced disclosure of financial product attributes is mixed. We test a novel form of disclosure that provides borrowers …
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Travel Courses There are many opportunities to find additional funding for study abroad , but it requires advance planning and some work. Please note that the Office of International Programs does not administer these funding opportunities. Please contact each …
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Health & WellnessYour health and wellness at NYU Wagner is important and pertinent to your student success. NYU offers a range of resources and information to assist you. STUDENT HEALTH CENTER (SHC) The Student Health Center (SHC) at NYU offers a range of medical …
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The Neighborhood Effects of Concentrated ForeclosuresAs the national mortgage crisis has worsened, an increasing number of communities are facing declining housing prices and high rates of foreclosure. Central to the call for government intervention in this crisis is the claim that foreclosures not only …
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Proposal Guidelines… specific pieces are encouraged. A high-resolution digital file of the artist’s portrait or headshot. Alternatively, …
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Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA)Learn to navigate complex challenges and lead effectively across multiple contexts—whether managing yourself, guiding teams, driving organizational change, or influencing society as a …
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Promoting Free Tax Preparation Services to Low- and Mid-Income Filers The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs’ Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) is a local government initiative aimed at helping low-income individuals build assets and maximize their financial resources. Through OFE’s NYC Free Tax Prep program, …
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International Development Policy & Management SpecializationImplement strategies to drive international initiatives and address complex global challenges. …
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Five papers by NYU Wagner's Laura Wherry cited in White House economic reportNo fewer than five research papers coauthored by Laura Wherry, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Service at NYU Wagner, are included in the 2024 Economic Report of the President . The newly published report presents an overview of the nation’s …
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How Do Nonprofits Respond to Regulatory Thresholds: Evidence From New York's Audit Requirements… that nonprofits above certain revenue thresholds file financial statements reviewed by or audited by an …
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Do Lawyers Matter? Early Evidence on Eviction Patterns After the Rollout of Universal Access to Counsel in New York CityOne of the primary eviction prevention measures jurisdictions across the country have taken is to expand access to free legal counsel for low-income tenants facing eviction. In 2017, New York City became the first jurisdiction to enact universal access to …
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Student Spotlight: Sita Goetschius (MPA 2023)Serving as the engagement director for the Wagner Diversity Council (WDC), Sita works to ensure that all students feel welcome and foster opportunities for intentional discourse, practice, and action around diversity and inclusion. What motivated you to …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public & Nonprofit Management & PolicyRally support and mobilize resources to drive systemic changes that align with social and political goals. …
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Master of Science in Public Policy (STEM-Designated)Evaluating policy challenges and developing well-reasoned solutions. …
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How to Save the Subway Fare with CannabisThe proposed legalization of recreational cannabis in the State of New York provides an opportunity to maintain current subway, bus and commuter rail fares—on a temporary basis—for a one year time period. This report analyzes how potential cannabis …
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On Health Policy and Management (HPAM): mind the theory-policy-practice gap… case studies; (3) the separation of HPAM from the rank and file of health care; and (4) the failure to expose medical …
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MUP - International Planning - ChecksheetMUP: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING I. DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS [18 CREDITS] Students must complete or waive the following courses: …
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MUP - City and Community Planning - ChecksheetsMUP: City and Community Planning I. DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS [18 CREDITS] Students must complete or waive the following courses: …
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The relationship between primary care, income inequality, and mortality in US States, 1980-1995.… and the American Medical Association Physician Master File. The unit of analysis was the 50 US states over a …
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MUP CurriculumFocus Area Courses Public Policy and Planning in New York Climate Economics Environmental Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities Planning for Emergencies and Disasters Water Sourcing and Climate Change Climate Policy and Politics Topics in Urban …