Search
Conduct a general search, select a content type, or navigate to specialized search pages: Courses, Faculty, News, Publications, and Capstone Projects.
Stories
An Insider’s View of the Affordable Care Act For many years, Americans were satisfied to say that they had the best healthcare in the world. But by 2006, a growing number of uninsured Americans and exploding healthcare costs proved the country needed immense healthcare reform. Presidents Truman, …
Publication
State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods, 2012Six years ago, the housing bubble burst and sent the nation spiraling into the most severe recession since the Great Depression. Today, encouraging signs of recovery—sustained employment growth, rising housing starts, increased numbers of home sales, and …
Publication
Scientific Publications on Firearms in Youth Before and After Congressional Action Prohibiting Federal Research FundingIn January 1996, Congress passed an appropriations bill amendment prohibiting the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from using “funds made available for injury prevention … to advocate or promote gun control.” This provision was …
Publication
Environmental JusticeQuantitative risk assessment is a growing, important component of the larger field of risk assessment. The need to understand the risks of an activity, be it economic, environmental, public health/biomedical, or even based on terrorist or other hazardous …
Webpage
Student Group Leader ResourcesResources are provided for registered student groups at NYU Wagner through the Wagner Student Association. The resources are created and provided by the Office of Student and Alumni Engagement (OSAE ). For list of compiled resources related to student …
Publication
Has falling crime invited gentrification?Since the early 1990s, central city crime has fallen dramatically in the United States. We explore the extent to which this trend may have contributed to gentrification. Using confidential census microdata, we show that reductions in central city violent …
Capstone Projects
Youth Trafficking in EstoniaRecognizing the growing number of young people trafficked for forced labor, International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA) is working to educate and empower those at risk in both source and destination countries. One of its most concerted efforts has …
Capstone Projects
Youth Trafficking in EstoniaRecognizing the growing number of young people trafficked for forced labor, International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA) is working to educate and empower those at risk in both source and destination countries. One of its most concerted efforts has …
Faculty Profile
Salo Vinocur CoslovskySalo Coslovsky is Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Public Service at NYU Wagner. His research analyzes how government agencies can protect workers, the environment and consumers while enhancing private firms' ability to compete. Coslovsky began …
Publication
Retirement Contribution Rate Nudges and Plan Participation: Evidence from a Field ExperimentSimple interventions like changing the default or sending a short message can induce individuals to save more for retirement. However, messages that emphasize high savings rates may increase the amount that savings plan participants save while reducing …
Publication
Improving Language Access on NYC TransitLanguage access (the provision of equal services for people with Limited English Proficiency ) is an under-researched aspect of public transportation in New York City, even as the city is considered one of the most linguistically diverse urban areas in …
Publication
Unintended Negative Consequences of Rewards for Student Attendance: Results from a Field Experiment in Indian ClassroomsIn an experiment in non-formal schools in Indian slums, a reward scheme for attending a target number of school days increased average attendance when the scheme was in place, but had heterogeneous effects after it was removed. Among students with high …
Publication
Integrative Medicine as a Vital Component of Patient CareThe landscape of medicine in the United States has been slowly progressing toward a more holistic and individualized approach to healing. Part of this progress has been the integration between western and alternative forms of medicine, a concept that has …
Publication
The Role of Neighborhood Characteristics in Mortgage Default Risk: Evidence from New York CityUsing a rich database of non-prime mortgages from New York City, we find that census tract level neighborhood characteristics are important predictors of default behavior, even after controlling for an extensive set of controls for loan and borrower …
Capstone Projects
Improving Response Rates for Parks ConcessionsThe New York City Department of Parks and Recreation provides high-quality amenities and facilities to park users, which generate revenue for the city and create valuable business and employment opportunities for the public. Business opportunities are …
Capstone Projects
Elmhurst Hospital Centers Obstetrics Service ProjectElmhurst Hospitals obstetrics service has experienced a significant decline in the number of obstetrics deliveries in the past several years. The Hospital engaged a Capstone team to analyze OB models of care nation-wide and within the New York …
Capstone Projects
Elmhurst Hospital Centers Obstetrics Service ProjectElmhurst Hospitals obstetrics service has experienced a significant decline in the number of obstetrics deliveries in the past several years. The Hospital engaged a Capstone team to analyze OB models of care nation-wide and within the New York …
Capstone Projects
Revisiting Components of Renewable Portfolio Standards and Their Impact on State Renewable Energy GenerationRenewable energy is an increasingly important source of US electricity due to concerns about global climate change, energy security, and fossil fuel price volatility. This study focuses on the extent to which state regulatory policies impact state …
Capstone Projects
The Effects of Welfare Reform on the WellBeing of Single Mothers"The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 changed the face of welfare by imposing time limits, work requirements, and stricter eligibility controls. While many studies show that it has been successful in reducing welfare …
Capstone Projects
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 …
Capstone Projects
Improving internal workflow process and response rateThe Office of Patient Care Services (PCS) within the Department of Veterans Affairs receives an enormous number of high-priority, deadline-sensitive electronic correspondence from Congress, the White House, the media, and veterans. PCS receives 200-500 …
Capstone Projects
Utilizing stakeholder insight to enhance user experience and guide future growth strategyWords without Borders (WWB), an organization dedicated to enhancing cultural understanding by promoting translations of international literature, is looking for ways to expand its reach and engage more readers. Through preliminary research on WWB’s …
Capstone Projects
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 …
Webpage
Academic Policies & ProceduresAcademic Policies At NYU, a commitment to excellence, fairness, honesty, and respect within and outside the classroom is essential to maintaining the integrity of our community. All students should review and be familiar with Wagner's Academic Code and …