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Prof. Mitchell Moss Named to Gubernatorial Panel on NYC Traffic and Transit ConcernsMitchell L. Moss , professor of urban policy & planning at NYU Wagner, has been named to a new advisory panel formed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to come up with proposals to address traffic congestion on New York City roads and highways, while producing …
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INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON LOCAL ECONOMIES AND FISCAL SPACESThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Local Development Finance Practice is a center for innovative research that supports local governments and economies. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the help of a team, UNCDF sought to …
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City & State Names NYU Wagner Student and Three Graduates as "Rising Stars" in NYCThree NYU Wagner alumni and one current student have been named to City & State's "NYC 40 under 40 Rising Stars" honor roll for 2016. They are: Andrew Brent , Vice President, Head of Communications, Brookfield Property Partners (MPA 2004) ; Christian …
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In a new report, Prof. Paul Light Opens Path to Improved Government PerformanceAs the next administration takes shape under President-elect Donald Trump, the time could not be better for well-informed insights into “What Americans Want From Government Reform” – as the title of a new report from NYU Wagner’s Paul Light puts it. …
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Ariana ProehlWhat do you do in your current role? I am the creator, producer and host of an online talk show called Know This! with Ariana ( www.knowthis.tv ). I'm currently on a 16-city speaking and talk show tour, interviewing next generation voices in various …
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Developing a Model for Bicycle RidershipThe New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in NYC. DOT is the agency tasked with controlling NYC streets and developing infrastructure for and …
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Supporting Economic Development Through Local Governments The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) supports local development and government reform through finance and governance programs, and assists in the decentralization of developing countries. UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock …
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Designing a Public-Private Partnership Framework for 21st Century Workforce DevelopmentCiti Ventures is the innovation and venture capital team of Citigroup, a multinational investment banking and financial services corporation. Citi Ventures employs a discovery mindset to bring forth new ideas by exploring the startup landscape and …
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At forum, mayors depict city government as locus of actionMayors of four US cities say cities such as their own are making inroads against problems that Washington has often fumbled or ignored—from opiates to crime, and from assimilating immigrants to fixing roads, reducing energy consumption, and building back …
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Students Reach Finals in Patagonia Case Competition on "Carbon Neutrality by 2025"NYU Wagner students Itamar Wigoder (MPA 2018) and Priya Ghosh (MPA 2019) have reached the finals in the 2018 Patagonia Case Competition at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. The case study that they wrote with other New York University students …
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Nursing professional development: recommendations for organizational successThe Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world-renowned specialty hospital and a nationally-ranked leader in orthopedic and rheumatologic care. HSS stakeholders recognize that continuing education and professional development for nurses are essential …
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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 …
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Process, Responsibility, and Myron's LawIn the wake of the financial crisis, any rethinking of macroeconomics has to include an examination of the rules that govern the financial system. This examination needs to take a broad view that considers the ongoing dynamics of those rules. It will not …
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‘‘Do Something’’ Politics and Double-Peaked Policy PreferencesWhen a public problem is perceived to be poorly addressed by current policy, it is often the case that credible alternative policies are proposed to both the status quo’s left and right. Specially designed national surveys show that in circumstances like …
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POLICY ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FOR REFUGEE HOUSING SOLUTIONSChurch World Service (CWS) is a nonprofit organization serving underprivileged communities across the world. Its Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS) initiative provides housing support for refugee resettlement in the US, in response to the challenge of …
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STRATEGIES FOR CANNABIS INDUSTRY INVESTMENT The Office of the Mayor of Trenton enlisted a team to help the city take advantage of New Jersey’s legalization of recreational cannabis in November 2020. The city’s goal was to understand the cannabis industry’s impacts on a majority-minority city facing …
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Notre façon de voir la pauvreté [How we see poverty]How we think about poverty is colored by how we measure it. For economists, that often means seeing poverty through quantities measured in large, representative surveys. The surveys give a comprehensive view, but favor breadth over depth. Typical economic …
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NYU Wagner Graduates Gather in New E 17th Street Home for AlumNite 2025On June 12, 2025, NYU Wagner hosted AlumNite—the first time this celebration and fundraiser was hosted in its new home on East 17th Street—welcoming graduates ranging from the Classes of 1976 to 2025. Following a reception for the Host Committee …
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THIRD YEAR RESEARCH PAPERIn the third year, students are required to demonstrate the knowledge and proficiency gained from their theoretical framework and research methodology modules (and other coursework) by completing a research paper under the guidance of two faculty members. …
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The Path Not Taken: How Does School Organization Affect 8th Grade Achievement?Although rearranging school organizational features is a popular school reform, little research exists to inform policymakers about how grade spans affect achievement. This article examines how grade spans and the school transitions that students make …
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New York Times Spotlights NYU Wagner Convocation Ceremony Keynote AddressThe New York Times online spotlight of 2015 graduation speeches around the country, " Cap and Gown ," highlighted NYU Wagner's Convocation speaker Cody Keenan, the chief speechwriter for President Obama. In The Times ' coverage, Cody was joined by such …
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Creative CourageBetween mid-2010 and early 2013, the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP) and Research Center for Leadership in Action (RCLA) at NYU Wagner partnered to develop the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) with support from the National …
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Event Recap: 28th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health ForumOn Thursday, April 10, NYU Wagner hosted the 28th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health Forum. Moderated by Dean Sherry Glied, the panel featured experienced health leaders Pamela Brier, former president and CEO of Maimonides Medical Center; Jeanne Lambrew, …
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PADM-GP.2129
Race, Identity, and Inclusion in OrganizationsThis course brings together a wide range of thinking and scholarship to encourage learning about what race is, why it matters, race and racism in organizations and how to build racial equity and justice at work. While recognizing the importance of …