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COVID-19 Series: NYU Wagner Alumni in Action - Social ServicesThe “COVID-19 Series: NYU Wagner Alumni in Action” continued on Thursday, October 22 with its second event in a four-part series. Moderated again by Gordon Campbell, Clinical Professor of Public Service and Director of EMPA-Public Service Leaders Program, …
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Decomposing the Black-White Wealth Gap: The Role of Parental Resources, Inheritance, and Investment DynamicsMuch research has shown that even after controlling for income, African Americans suffer from drastically lower net worths than their white counterparts; these differences in net worth have important implications for the overall well-being of blacks and …
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Grameen Foundation appoints NYU Wagner grad Fernando Henao Velasco as Country Director for Colombia Grameen Foundation has named recent NYU Wagner graduate Fernando Henao Velasco (MPA, 2010) as its new country director for Colombia . He will lead the organization's efforts to expand access to agricultural information and financial services for the rural …
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Capstone Engagement FeePayments for this program will be accepted by credit card only: VISA, MasterCard, AmericanExpress Capstone Client Information All fields marked with are required. First Name Last Name Project Liaison Organization Address Address 2 City State …
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NYC 2025 POLICY PROPOSALS by author Authors Proposals View the Paper Jennifer Jones Austin The City’s Economic Recovery Must Also be a Powerful Declaration on Racial Justice View the Paper Stephen Berger The Future of New York City’s Healthcare Networks Post-Pandemic View the Paper Richard …
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Why Do Chinese Households Save So Much?Using a dataset that covers 5 decades (1960–2009), we show that the main determinants of China's household savings rate are disposable income (measured by its reciprocal) and the old-age dependency rate. The income growth rate and young age dependency …
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The Relations Between Maternal Behaviors and Urban Preschool Children's Internal Working Models of Attachment SecurityInterviewed 93 African-American, low-income women who had become pregnant as teenagers and their preschool-aged children in their homes. Mothers answered questions regarding their everyday stresses and feelings of depression. Children were assessed for …
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The Impact of Poverty on the Mental Health and Development of Very Young ChildrenThe basic facts are increasingly well-known. Young children (under 6 years of age) have the highest poverty rates of any age group in the United States (Shirk, Bennett, & Aber, 1999) and in most other major Western industrialized democracies (Rainwater & …
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Professors Iskander and Morduch Awarded Fellowships by Institute for Advanced StudyNYU Wagner Professors Natasha Iskander and Jonathan Morduch have been awarded fellowships by the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the 2022-23 academic year, beginning on Sept. 19. This prestigious fellowship allows for uninterrupted curiosity-driven …
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The Economic Consequences of Being Denied an AbortionThis paper evaluates the financial and economic consequences of being denied an abortion. We link credit report data to the Turnaway Study, which collected high-quality, longitudinal data on women receiving or being denied a wanted abortion in the United …
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How to Be an Effective Activist: 90-Minute Training in Nonviolent Action Draws 400Amid increased grassroots protests nationwide since the 2016 elections, about 400 students and others came together for a 90-minute training on nonviolent action hosted by NYU Wagner and the school's Taub Professor of Practice in Public Service and …
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Research and Assessment Tools for a Nutrition Program in IndiaAs of 2009, over 60 million children under the age of five are diagnosed with malnutrition in India. The state of Madhya Pradesh has the country's highest malnutrition burden, with 60% of its children under five malnourished. The Real Medicine Foundation …
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Spotlight ArchivesInterviews with authors of new books on migration and mobility … October 2024 Spotlight Laura Assanmal interviews Fabienne Doucet about her book El Amor Siempre Gana/Love is Still Winning (Lil’ Libros 2024) About the author Fabienne Doucet takes an …
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Geriatric Consortium at New York Presbyterian HospitalThe Capstone team assisted the Department of Geriatrics at New York-Presbyterian Hospital to create a plan and make recommendations for a Consortium on Aging at the institution, encouraging greater collaboration and communication regarding geriatric work …
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Current Trends in Veteran Disability CompensationBy July 2007, approximately 787,000 service members left active military duty and became eligible for benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As the veteran population ages, service-connected conditions may arise or worsen. …
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DEVELOPING CURRICULUM MODULES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNINGFounded in 1966 on the campus of Duke University, the Duke Lemur Center (DLC) is a world leader in the study, care, and protection of lemurs—among earth’s most threatened group of mammals. Educational resources for the middle-school age group about …
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Association between urinary bisphenol A concentration and obesity prevalence in children and adolescents.CONTEXT: Bisphenol A (BPA), a manufactured chemical, is found in canned food, polycarbonate-bottled liquids, and other consumer products. In adults, elevated urinary BPA concentrations are associated with obesity and incident coronary artery disease. BPA …
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Association Between Urinary Bisphenol A Concentration and Obesity Prevalence in Children and AdolescentsContext Bisphenol A (BPA), a manufactured chemical, is found in canned food, polycarbonate-bottled liquids, and other consumer products. In adults, elevated urinary BPA concentrations are associated with obesity and incident coronary artery disease. BPA …
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The impact of obesity on health service utilization and costs in childhoodMost studies of the economic costs of childhood obesity have focused upon hospitalization for comorbidities of obesity, whereas increased expenditures may also be the result of additional outpatient/emergency room visits or prescription drug expenditures. …
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The impact of obesity on health service utilization and costs in childhoodMost studies of the economic costs of childhood obesity have focused upon hospitalization for comorbidities of obesity, whereas increased expenditures may also be the result of additional outpatient/emergency room visits or prescription drug expenditures. …
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An Evaluation of the Impact of the Family Health Program on Infant Mortality in Brazil, 1990-2002Objective: To use publicly available secondary data to assess the impact of Brazil's Family Health Program on state level infant mortality rates (IMR) during the 1990s. Design: Longitudinal ecological analysis using panel data from secondary sources. …
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Student Spotlight: Lenny Cabral (MPA 2023)In her final year, Lenny Cabral (MPA 2023) reflects on the relationships and community of the Black Student Association (BSA) as well as her Capstone experience in the Dominican Republic which allowed for hands-on learning in international development and …
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UNGUARANTEED LOAN SECURITIES: A COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSISThe Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning cultivates a global community of empowered adult learners by making Jewish texts and ideas accessible through in-person and online classes. The school enlisted the Capstone team to strengthen its …
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Performance Measurement & ManagementJoin your fellow alumni and local public and nonprofit professionals who are working on issues of performance measurement and management. Attend our bi-monthly colloquiums to share best practices and challenges with industry professionals. Participate in …