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Experimental and Non-Experimental Methods in Development Economics: The Porous DialecticThis paper surveys six widely-used non-experimental methods for estimating treatment effects (instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, direct matching, propensity score matching, linear regression and non-parametric methods, and …
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Comparing Electronic Medical Record ImplementationPaper-based data collection methods are still common in health clinics around the world. Implementing Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) has the potential to ensure more accurate data, reduce storage costs, and increase efficiency at these health clinics …
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ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC OPINION FOLLOWING A TERRORIST ATTACK IN OHIOThough Islamic State-inspired terrorist attacks make up only a small subset of terrorist events in the United States, they loom large in the public consciousness and receive extensive media attention. The team used a natural experiment to investigate the …
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Human Resources DevelopmentAmend is a US-based international nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the epidemic of road traffic injuries in Africa. In order to achieve its mission, Amend’s current services include primary school road safety education programs, advocacy …
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NYU Wagner students publish a pair of op-eds on urban planning and policy in "Vital City" online journalA Master of Public Administration (MPA) student at NYU Wagner and an undergraduate heading to Wagner soon to earn a Master of Urban Planning (MUP) degree have just published back-to-back opinion essays in the online journal Vital City, wrestling with …
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Wealth and Poverty in America: A ReaderWhat does it mean to be poor in America at the dawn of the 21 st century? For that matter, what does it mean to be rich? And how are the two related to each other? These apparently simple questions present enormous theoretical and empirical challenges to …
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NYC Health and Hospitals CorporationThe resident worked on several projects, the most rewarding of which was the business plan for proposed outpatient rehabilitation services at the Coler- Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility, which has historically provided only in-patient …
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Six NYU Wagner Alumni Named 2025 Trailblazers in Building & Real Estate In New York, building and real estate are among some of the most influential industries. The City & State 2025 Trailblazers in Building & Real Estate list recognizes leaders in policy, development, community leaders, advocates, and more—and among …
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Analysis of Hospital-based Violence Intervention ProgramThe New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) supports Kings County Hospital in delivering its nationally-recognized, hospital-based violence intervention program called Cure Violence. The program is an evidence-based, anti-violence …
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Developing a UNESCO Proposal for Popayán’s Culinary IndustryThe Mayor’s Office of Popayán, Colombia, identified UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) as a potential grant opportunity for projects focusing on economic growth, increasing community participation, and incentivizing collaboration in …
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United Nations Aid Flow in SyriaThe Syria Campaign (TSC) is a human rights advocacy organization that supports Syria’s citizens in the struggle for democracy against the regime of Bashar al-Assad. TSC enlisted the Capstone team to create a report detailing how the approach of the United …
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Developing and Measuring Key Indicators for HR ManagementMédecins du Monde (MdM) in Brussels, Belgium, provides emergency and long-term medical services to some of the most vulnerable populations in the world. Its staff consists of volunteers and full-time workers. In need of an integrated tool to ensure faster …
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Strategies for Enhanced Member EngagementThe Coalition for Behavioral Health is a nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors that is composed of member agency executives and leaders of New York’s behavioral health community. It is the umbrella advocacy association of New York’s …
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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 …
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Mount Sinai Hospital of QueensThe Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens, a 235-bed community hospital was purchased by Mount Sinai Hospital in June 1999. The resident had the opportunity to collaborate directly with the Chief Operating Officer of the hospital on a variety of projects. The …
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VA New York Harbor Healthcare SystemReporting to the director of the healthcare system, the resident participated in and contributed to various projects, including a prospective patient safety assessment; preparation for a JCAHO survey; preparation of policy fact sheets; coordination of the …
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Weill Cornell Medical CenterThe resident was involved in the Performance Improvement Initiative, an ongoing project in the Perioperative Services Department of the hospital. The resident also worked on the hospitals Volume & New Business Task Force on both short- and long-term …
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Gender Disparities in the Juvenile Justice SystemThe Capstone team assisted the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Legal Aid Society - Juvenile Rights Division (LASJRD) in determining whether there are gender disparities in the New York juvenile justice system. After a comprehensive …
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Measuring the Social Impact of Early- and Growth-Stage FirmsGrand Central Tech (GCT) is an initiative funded by the NYC Economic Development Corporation that aims to support and advance companies addressing NYC’s most pressing urban challenges. GCT is considering incorporating social value consideration into its …
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Process Evaluation of a Pretrial Housing ProgramThe Women’s Community Justice Project (WCJP), a joint initiative among five agency leaders serving women, offers stable housing and services to women at their arraignments for the duration of their pretrial release. The project has diverted dozens of …
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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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Within Reach: Housing Solutions for Miami's Workforce"Millions of working families across the country struggle to find decent, affordable places to live. This is especially true for the City of Miami. The City's Division of Economic Initiatives requested a Capstone team to recommend strategies to provide …
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The Role of Brooklyn Congregations in Providing Social Services to ChildrenACT* (Action by Congregations Together) for Children is a Brooklyn-based grassroots organization that seeks to mobilize congregations from all faiths to become advocates for childrens issues. The Capstone team researched the needs of Brooklyn children in …
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The Role of Brooklyn Congregations in Providing Social Services to ChildrenACT* (Action by Congregations Together) for Children is a Brooklyn-based grassroots organization that seeks to mobilize congregations from all faiths to become advocates for childrens issues. The Capstone team researched the needs of Brooklyn children in …