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Why Theory and Practice are Different: The Gap Between Principles and Reality in Subnational Revenue SystemsEnsuring adequate subnational revenues is a core concern of fiscal decentralization. Available empirical evidence suggests that subnational revenue generation in developing countries rarely meets needs and expectations, even where conventional advice has …
Capstone Projects
Toward Sustainable TransportationThe Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) works to promote sustainable and equitable transportation around the world. The ITDP enlisted the help of a Capstone team to assist in its effort to creatively advocate for sustainable …
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Horizontal Equity in Health Care Utilization in Brazil, 1998–2008Introduction This study assesses trends in horizontal equity in the utilization of healthcare services from 1998 to 2008--a period of major economic and social change in Brazil. Methods Data are from nationally representative surveys repeated in 1998, …
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Composing Your CareerYou know you want a career with meaning—you want to do work that matters and reflects your values. But do you know in which field and role you want to make an impact, or how to put yourself on track for a meaningful career? You’re not alone. Composing …
Capstone Projects
DEFINING AND MEASURING JUST OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTUrbane Development is a certified minority-owned business enterprise that develops and deploys customized wealth building and equitable community development interventions in underserved communities by cultivating “anchor” institutions and investing in …
Alumni In Action
Amanda V. AlampiHave you found any advantages to being a part of the NYU Wagner alumni network? The alumni network is my to-go place for any problem I'm having at work. Some days I need a good consult from a former classmate or a faculty member on a challenge I'm …
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Developing a Community Engagement Model for the Redistricting Process The Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) is a national organization that promotes equity, opportunity, and a robust democracy by partnering with grassroots organizations to build community power and transform the state and local policy landscape. The Voting …
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CREATING A FRAMEWORK FOR A COALITION OF NEW YORK CITY KIDNEY DIALYSIS PROVIDERSDaVita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc., provides dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end-stage renal disease throughout the United States and abroad. DaVita is the largest kidney dialysis provider chain …
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CREATING A SUSTAINABLE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMThe Alliance for Positive Change (Alliance) helps New Yorkers make promising transitions toward improved health, housing, recovery, and self-sufficiency. Alliance offers a diverse range of individualized professional services. The organization enlisted a …
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A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF CHANGES TO HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH STATUS ACROSS A GENTRIFYING CITYHealth, socioeconomic status, and neighborhood characteristics have well-documented associations. Relatedly, limited healthcare access-typically thought of as a rural issue that can exacerbate health conditions and lead to poorer outcomes-also exists in …
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East Asian DecentralizesMore than ever, the future of East Asian countries depends on the capacity and performance of local and provincial governments, according to the World Bank report, East Asia Decentralizes. This decentralization has also unleashed local initiative and …
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CIVIL SOCIETY’S POTENTIAL TO DISRUPT ILLEGAL ENVIRONMENTAL TRADEThe Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GITOC) seeks to create and promote innovative strategies to fight international criminal networks. GITOC engaged a team to analyze civil society’s role in disrupting the illegal wildlife and …
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A Message from Dean Sherry GliedA Message from Dean Sherry Glied Dear NYU Wagner Community, The unrelenting chain of episodes of police violence against people of color—the names George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery add to an unconscionably long list—and the tragic and …
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The Organizational Performance InitiativePaul C. Light , Founding Principal Investigator The Organizational Performance Initiative is designed to help organizations respond to the increased uncertainty that surrounds their missions. The Initiative focuses on helping all organizations in all …
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The social distance theory of power.We propose that asymmetric dependence between individuals (i.e., power) produces asymmetric social distance, with high-power individuals feeling more distant than low-power individuals. From this insight, we articulate predictions about how power affects …
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Getting it Together: Social and Institutional Obstacles to Getting off the StreetsAvoiding macrostructural or individualistic explanations as to why homeless individuals cannot get off the streets, this paper examines the social structure of street life as it impinges on a sample of homeless persons' chances of obtaining nonshelter …
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DIVERSITY IN VOLUNTEERISM: IMPROVING VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
AND RETENTION EFFORTSCourt Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a national organization dedicated to championing the rights and long-term stability of children in the foster care system. The organization relies heavily on volunteers to fulfill this mission. CASA Kane County, …
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Measuring Performance and Improving Workshop EvaluationsLegal Services NYC (LSNYC) was established in 1967 to fight poverty and seek racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. As part of its mission, LSNYC’s Learning Center offers legal education workshops to attorneys, paralegals, and …
Alumni In Action
Kathleen Wetzel ApltauerCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? The courses I teach include International Capstone: Advanced Projects, Economics of International Development, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning in Global Affairs. My evaluation work focuses on …
Faculty Profile
Chelsea JonesDr. Chelsea Jones is a Researcher at the Brennan Center for Justice. Her background is in the study of race and racism in public policy, having obtained a Doctorate in Political Science (Race, Ethnicity and Politics) and a Master’s degree in Public Policy …
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Impacting youth empowermentThe Resilience Advocacy Project (RAP) is a nonprofit organization that uses community impact projects and innovative leadership programs to empower New York City youth to become leaders in the fight against poverty. Although performance measurement and …
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Evaluation of term limits in the New York City CouncilFounded in 1897, Citizens Union is a nonpartisan, good government group dedicated to making democracy work for all New Yorkers. Citizens Union serves as a civic watchdog, combating corruption and fighting for political reform. As there is no recent …
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PADM-GP.2472
Climate EconomicsEconomics—misguided market forces—is at the core of most environmental problems. Economics—guiding market forces in the right direction—is also fundamental to the solution. In this course we develop some of the fundamental economic tools for environmental …