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Master of Science in Public Policy (STEM-Designated)Evaluating policy challenges and developing well-reasoned solutions. …
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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 …
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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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Proposal Guidelines… specific pieces are encouraged. A high-resolution digital file of the artist’s portrait or headshot. Alternatively, …
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Master of Public Administration (MPA) — Health Policy & ManagementEvaluate societal needs and form effective health policies that address the latest challenges. …
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Laura KavanaghLaura served as the 34th New York City Fire Commissioner, overseeing the nation’s largest fire department—with 17,000 employees, a $2.3 billion budget, and 1.6 million annual 911 calls. She was the first woman to lead the historically male-dominated …
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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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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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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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Fare Policy Regarding Regular and/or Inflation-related ("Programmed") Price IncreasesHistorically, transit agencies have implemented fare increases largely on an "as needed" basis. In practice, this has resulted in relatively infrequent changes in fares which are often large in magnitude by virtue of the need to "catch up" on expenses …
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Costs, Aid & Assistance Tuition is calculated on a per-credit basis. Your tuition costs are customized based on the total number of credits you enroll in each term. Per-Credit Tuition Costs (2025-2026) FALL 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Tuition per point/credit $2,491 $2,491 …
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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: 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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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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NYU Wagner External Scholarships DirectoryScholarships/Grants The Sarawak Foundation - The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship Description: To assist students studying in either local or overseas institutions. Priorities are given to students doing their first degree, masters, doctorate or …
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Topics in Urban Studies: Girl on Fire: How Ordinary People Become Extraordinary LeadersIn a world that feels defined by crisis, it’s never been more urgent, or even more daunting, to lead. Laura Kavanagh, the FDNY’s first woman and youngest Commissioner, led 17,000 people through unthinkable emergencies and systemic change. Her path from a …Publication
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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Choices at a Critical Junction: New York's Mobility and Highway Infrastructure Needs for 2005-2010The report is an analysis of the $17.4 billion capital budget currently proposed for the New York State Department of Transportation for the next five years, and in particular the $5.9 billion proposed for the downstate area. In its review of bridge and …