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An Unconventional Path: Seung Hyun Moon’s (MPA-HPAM 2006) Journey from NYU Wagner to BioTech ExecutiveGrowing up in Korea, Seung Hyun Moon (MPA-HPAM 2006) would have never imagined where his career would take him. Once a burgeoning physician, Moon then graduated from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with an MPA degree in health …
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Economics of children's environmental healthEconomic analyses are increasingly appearing in the children's environmental-health literature. In this review, an illustrative selection of articles that represent cost analyses, cost-effectiveness analyses, and cost-benefit analyses is analyzed for the …
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Causal effects in non-experimental studies: Re-evaluation of training programsThe need to use randomized experiments in the context of manpower training programs, and in analyzing causal effects more generally, has been a subject of much debate. Lalonde (1986)considers experimental data from the National Supported Work (NSW) …
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Sibship Sex Composition and the Educational Attainment of Men and WomenThis study decomposes the detrimental effects of increased sibship on educational attainment by the sex of the respondent and his/her siblings. Previous theories regarding the interaction of gender and sibship sex composition are reviewed and a new …
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What Matters to Low-Income Patients in Ambulatory Care Facilities?Poor, uninsured, and minority patients depend disproportionately on hospital outpatient departments (OPDs) and freestanding health centers for ambulatory care. These providers confront significant challenges, including limited resources, greater demand …
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Measuring a Theater Organization’s Impact in Alternative High SchoolsOpening Act is a nonprofit organization that provides theater programs for students in New York City’s most underserved public schools with the goal of providing students with the confidence and skills to succeed in life and become leaders in their …
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Evaluating and Expanding Primary Education Opportunities in NicaraguaProject Alianza (Alianza) is a development project that forms community alliances to build schools and provide educational opportunities for children on private coffee plantations. In Nicaragua, almost a half million school-aged children are not enrolled …
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SOLVING ECONOMIC INEQUALITY THROUGH PERSONAL LOAN ACCESSBlack and indigenous people of color in the US have less access to low-interest loans, pay high interest on government-backed loans, and pay an average of twice as much as their white counterparts in bank fees. The Lentils team has designed an initiative …
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Can Consumer Protection Practices Help Microfinance Clients Avoid the Perils of Debt?A means to help low-income individuals gain access to credit, microfinance has been met with mixed results, sometimes increasing clients’ over-indebtedness and threatening their financial welfare. A growing industry solution is the implementation of a set …
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Analysis of Overtime Management & Reporting ProceduresA Capstone team was asked to analyze how the Management Analysis Unit at the Mayors Office of Operations was meeting the mission of Mayoral Directive 94-3. The Mayoral Directive 94-3 gives the Mayors Office of Operations (Operations) and the Office of …
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Feasibility of an Interagency Information NetworkThe Capstone team assessed the feasibility of a shared information network among geriatric service providers in Northern Manhattan. Information sharing among providers is currently informal and incomplete. This creates difficulties in coordinating care, …
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The Status of Budget ForecastingThis article examines the breadth of the current forecast literature as it relates to public budget making. It serves to provide summary information to decision-makers who otherwise do not have the resources to learn more than a small amount focused on …
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IMPROVING ACCESS TO SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS IN KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGOMédecins du Monde (MdM) is a medical and humanitarian organization providing care to the most vulnerable populations in the world. For over 30 years, MdM has supported Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) projects, and is especially committed to providing …
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EQUIPPING EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS TO LEAD COMMUNICATION-SAVVY ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONSState-level progressive advocacy organizations are vehicles for driving social change in the US, especially in the context of congressional gridlock. However, many of these organizations struggle to reach key audiences through their communication …
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Incoming International StudentsWelcome to Wagner! As you prepare for the upcoming academic year, we hope the curated information below will help you prepare for your arrival to New York City and NYU Wagner. Visa Requirements Review legal and academic requirements to maintain your …
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Marketing Strategy for Biosciences Industry in New York City or New York Metropolitan RegionThe Capstone team partnered with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York Biosciences Association to determine if New York City and the surrounding metropolitan region will benefit from uniting and marketing itself as a …
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An Evaluation of Arizona Drug Treatment and Education Fund: How is it Operating and Does it Work?This study utilizes administrative data from the Arizona Drug Treatment and Education Fund from 1997-2003. The Capstone team utilized a combination of qualitative and quantitative strategies to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the program at the …
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Building Community Wealth in Bushwick: Home Mortgage Lending Strategies for a Locally-Based Credit UnionBushwick, Brooklyn is one of the most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in New York City. Over 30 percent of the 105,000 residents receive income assistance and 37 percent live below the poverty level. Given the pressing need for affordable housing …
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An Evaluation of Arizona Drug Treatment and Education Fund: How is it Operating and Does it Work?This study utilizes administrative data from the Arizona Drug Treatment and Education Fund from 1997-2003. The Capstone team utilized a combination of qualitative and quantitative strategies to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the program at the …
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An Organizational Plan: From Start-up to MaturityMusicians Wellness is a start-up non-profit dedicated to meeting the mental and behavioral health needs of musicians through therapy, research, and prevention. Its approach is an innovative mind-body method that helps musicians use their own music and …
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Relationship Between Elder and Staff SatisfactionThe Jewish Home and Hospital Lifecare System (JHHLS) is a complex nonprofit long term care system that serves almost 10,000 elders annually. JHHLS is committed to serving the needs of its residents and clients. JHHLS regularly surveys its staff and …
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Relationship Between Elder and Staff SatisfactionThe Jewish Home and Hospital Lifecare System (JHHLS) is a complex nonprofit long term care system that serves almost 10,000 elders annually. JHHLS is committed to serving the needs of its residents and clients. JHHLS regularly surveys its staff and …
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Local Economic Development in NicaraguaThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), in collaboration with the government of Nicaragua and the Nicaraguan Institute of Municipal Development (INIFOM), established the Fondo de Inversi?n para el Desarollo Econ?mico Local (FIDEL) in 2008. …
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Transforming 4th Avenue into a Community Asset4th Avenue is a key through road connecting Downtown Brooklyn to the Verrazzano Bridge, beginning at the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues. Schools, churches, and auto repair shops shape the character of the 6.2 mile long avenue. Recognizing …