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UPADM-GP.140
The Economics of Public Policy… The Economics of Public Policy analyzes the impact of public policy on the allocation of resources and … taxation and tax reform, government debt, market failures, Social Security, unemployment insurance and health insurance. …Course
EXEC-GP.2141
Financial Decision Making and Management… in the context of the complete range of tools used by social sector: this work will demonstrate especially the complex relationships between finance, impact, strategy, and governance. Where appropriate, we will … performance measurement and the alignment of financial and social returns. …Faculty Profile
Rachel D. Latimore… strategy, advancing leadership, coalition-building, and social impact for the organization’s growing community of social … dedicated the breadth of her career to advancing social impact and economic mobility for Black, Brown, and Indigenous …
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Financial Management and Public Finance… candidates with the potential to make a significant impact, regardless of scope, and who appreciate professional … notification) of your aid eligibility (but it does not impact the amount of funding for which you are eligibile). … non-profits, international organizations, and corporate social responsibility departments. …
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Master of Science in Public Policy (STEM-Designated)… data analysis to inform decisions and measure policy impact. … Graduates of the MSPP program are prepared for high-impact roles in government, nonprofits, international … Participatory Policymaking Social Policy PADM-GP.2311 , Impact Investing PADM-GP.2445 , Poverty, Inequality, and …
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The World Bank and Social Capital: Lessons from Ten Rural Development Projects in the Philippines and Mexico… funded by the World Bank in the Philippines and Mexico. Impact of the World Bank on social capital; Indicators of institutional preconditions for … public participation; Ethnic and gender dimensions of social capital. … The World Bank and Social Capital: Lessons from Ten Rural Development Projects …
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J. Renay Loper… J. Renay Loper centers people as an impact strategist driven by catalyzing change and leveraging … across sectors to shift systems that address complex social problems and injustice in communities, globally. … and advised Fortune 100 corporate clients on their social impact strategies. Renay has led the development and …
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Shantae Edwards… Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. As a social entrepreneur, empowerment speaker and impact coach for the last 11 years, Shantae J. is committed … social entrepreneurs to turn their passions into social impact endeavors. In that same year she joined the Global …
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Judy Pryor-Ramirez… courses on management and leadership, leadership for social transformation, and community-based participatory … program for mid-career leaders who want to make a lasting impact on the public good. At NYU, she is a member of the … for academic outlets, including Evidence & Policy and Social and Personality Psychology Compass . She received an …
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Driving Social Change: How to Solve the World's Toughest Problems… Has the role of the social entrepreneur been glorified as the primary driver of social breakthrough? Have we neglected the important role … even more extraordinary is the creation of durable social impact through whatever means necessary. Driving Social … Driving Social Change: How to Solve the World's Toughest Problems …
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Sarah Kaufman… with software developers, and helped develop the agency's social media strategy. She has been honored with the …
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Government by the People: Structure, Action, and Impact… The current edition is subtitled, "Structure, Action, and Impact" as part of a broad rewrite designed to emphasize the social change/policy process. Paul is the primary author of … Government by the People: Structure, Action, and Impact …
News
Ghanaian Women's Social Leadership Program: Graduating the Second Cohort & Welcoming the Third Cohort of Leading Women in Social Change… On May 2, 2016, the Ghanaian Women’s Social Leadership Program (GWSLP) held a graduation … spoke on behalf of her cohort, highlighting the program's impact on women's leadership. "The GWSLP has helped us … Ghanaian Women's Social Leadership Program: Graduating the Second Cohort & …
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Alumni in Action: Creating a Nationwide Social Investment Program with the White House… her role in city government, Kristin created an innovative Social Impact Bond that uses private investments for government … Alumni in Action: Creating a Nationwide Social Investment Program with the White House …
Capstone Projects
Enhancing Philanthropic Impact… Asian Women Giving Circle (AWGC) is committed to effecting social change and transformation by funding traditionally … grantees, and providing recommendations to scale up its impact in the Asian American community. The team designed … Enhancing Philanthropic Impact …
Capstone Projects
Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Philippines… evolved from simple philanthropy to embedding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their business models. … to induce systemic impacts within the triple bottom line: social, environmental and financial outcomes. The Academy of … Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility in the Philippines …
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Wagner Advocacy and Political Action (WAPA)… of informed and active citizens who are committed to social justice, equity, and civic participation. WAPA is … equipped to address pressing issues and make a meaningful impact in the world. WAPA is open to all students, allies, …
Capstone Projects
The Impact of the Centro Educativo Ixtlyollotl on the State of Puebla, Mexico… The Capstone team measured the impact of the Centro Educativo Ixtlyollotl (CEI) on the … K-12. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the impact that the CEI has had on the communities that they have … effect in improving the socioeconomic well-being and social capital of the people in the region. …
Capstone Projects
The Impact of the Centro Educativo Ixtlyollotl on the State of Puebla, Mexico… The Capstone team measured the impact of the Centro Educativo Ixtlyollotl (CEI) on the … K-12. The purpose of the evaluation was to determine the impact that the CEI has had on the communities that they have … effect in improving the socioeconomic well-being and social capital of the people in the region. …
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The NYU Democracy Project… skills who have an interest in voting rights and social justice. Applications for the Summer 2026 Fellowship … LEAD Fellowship empowers students to make a tangible impact and join the vital effort to ensure a democratic …
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NYU Wagner Capstone: The Beginning of a Lifelong Journey From Fieldwork in Mozambique to a Career in Social Entrepreneurship… a call to action, but an opportunity to make a lasting impact and address the needs of an organization. Through NYU … so many in the Wagner community go on to do—make a lasting impact for the public good and enhance the effectiveness of a … but also provided service to an organization with lasting impact. Alicia's enthusiasm for social impact started when …
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Student-Led NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) Invests in Company That Supports Journalists with Innovative Tools and Resources… The student-led NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) has completed its sixth … for good.” NIIF is the first-of-its-kind student-operated impact investment fund built on a unique cross-school … an appreciation for all the work that goes into combining social outcomes with investment results," said Stern MBA …
Capstone Projects
Examining Definitions and Indicators of Social and Academic Competence for Mission Driven Programming… "Girls Quest aims to improve the social and academic competence of girls ages 814 from … team was enlisted to define and determine indicators of ""social and academic competence"" in order to have clear … will provide Girls Quest with language to articulate the impact of its program, as well as provide measurable outcomes …
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Disappearing acts: The social networks of formerly homeless individuals with co-occurring disorders… Studies of the social lives of men and women living with co-occurring … (substance abuse and serious mental illness) suggest that social networks critically influence recovery. In this paper, … individuals with co-occurring disorders are small, and the impact of small networks for this population. Using a social …