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Collective LeadershipLearn about the Collective Leadership Network (Co-Lead Net) . Ospina, S. & E.G Foldy. Enacting Collective Leadership in a Shared-power world. In James Perry and Robert K. Christensen (Eds) Handbook of Public Administration, 3d Edition. Jossey-Bass, 2015. …
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Quality of Primary Outpatient Care for Medicaid Patients: Does a Practice's Share of Medicaid Patients Matter?The recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act expands eligibility to Medicaid for millions of near poor individuals. Given this expansion, policymakers need to understand the nature of the disparities that exist in the quality of care …
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The Relationship between Governing Board Composition and Outcomes in Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care OrganizationsThe Relationship between Governing Board Composition and Outcomes in Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations …
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Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers in Kenya: The Evolution of Revenue Sharing under New Devolution in a Quasi-Federal SystemPaul Smoke and Jamie Boex …
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Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers in Kenya: The Evolution of Revenue Sharing under New Devolution in a Quasi-Federal SystemJamie Boex, Paul Smoke …
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Nonprofit Revenue Profiles and Exposure to Business Cycle RiskPublic sector organizations frequently face increased demand for their services during economic downturns at the same time that their revenues decline. This problem is particularly acute for nonprofit organizations, who cannot rely on involuntary taxation …
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DEVELOPING PROGRAM INITIATIVES FOR AN INNOVATIVE SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONThe Action Lab is a young organization that fosters interdisciplinary and cross-movement spaces for learning, gathering, and reflection. Its four anchor initiatives aim to find shared strategies for action, help change-makers build and sharpen social …
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Why Wagner Online?For more than 80 years, NYU Wagner has been leading positive change. By producing effective leaders, we make an impact that reverberates into the future. The Online Master of Health Administration degree was built upon that solid foundation and …
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From the Hill to the Big Apple: Celebrating Wagner Alumni during NYU Alumni & Families Weekend By Devashish Taknet (MPA 2024) On October 27, 2023, the bustling streets of Manhattan played host to a lively gathering of NYU Wagner alumni and their families at the Wagner Alumni Happy Hour. Hosted by the NYU Alumni Club in Washington, DC, in …
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New Report Explores How Cities and 'Anchor Institutions' Can CollaborateNYU Wagner Innovation Labs' Director Neil Kleiman is the lead author of a new report released Sept. 29, "Striking a Local (Grand) Bargain: How cities and anchor institutions can work together to drive growth and prosperity." Published by the National …
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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Standards and Innovations in Large Central CitiesHow best to promote the use of bicycles and walking, while ensuring safety and sufficient mobility for motor vehicles, presents an ongoing challenge in many locales. For large central cities, the issues are particularly complex as they balance multiple …
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NYU Wagner and Common Cause Host New York City Council Speaker Candidate RoundtableFollowing a landmark mayoral election in New York City, another crucial vote is approaching—New York City Council Speaker, a role which will be determined by a Council vote in January. On Tuesday, November 18, NYU Wagner and Common Cause New York hosted a …
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Gary FreilichMost recently, Gary was the Head of Content Development and Brand Strategy for the Film, TV and Commercial Production Studio, Alkemy-X where he ran the Branded Entertainment Group. He is still an active consultant for several clients with his partnership …
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Identifying and Reducing Institutional Barriers to Effective and Efficient Freight Movement in the Downstate New York RegionThis report is the culmination of a study, funded by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), that seeks to identify and recommend means for reducing one set of barriers--namely institutional barriers--to effective and efficient freight …
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The New York Transportation JournalIn this issue of the Journal , Bruce Schaller, a former Rudin Center Visiting Scholar and Practitioner, shares some astute observations on Mayor Bloomberg's recent announcement on congestion pricing and what it means for New York City. Also included are …
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Student Spotlight: Maya Koehn-Wu (MUP 2026)In honor of Universal Human Rights Month—and Human Rights Day on December 10, which commemorates the 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—we’re spotlighting the Displaced Migrants Action Group (DMAG) , a student-led organization at …
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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 …
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PADM-GP.4116
Participatory PolicymakingThough the policymaking process is complex, with a host of actors and competing interests, public policy is traditionally shaped by elected officials, administrative agencies, and organized interest groups. There are many avenues for policies to be …News
Student Spotlight: Arina Qian (MPA-PNP 2026)In honor of International Education Week, we’re spotlighting the Wagner International Student Society (WISS) —a student-led organization at NYU Wagner that fosters connection, collaboration, and support among international students while promoting …
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URPL-GP.4666
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 …News
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: Praewa (Wawa) Kulatnam (MPA-HPAM 2025)Praewa (Wawa) Kulatnam (MPA-HPAM 2025) What inspired you to pursue a healthcare management and policy career, and how has your journey evolved since moving to New York? My inspiration comes directly from my grandmother's experience. She suffered from …