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    An Intergovernmental Perspective on Managing Public Finance for Service Delivery: Assessing Neglected Issues in the Health Sector and BeyondImproving service delivery outcomes has long been at the top of the agenda in international development. The urgency for action has intensified in the face of a global pandemic, climate change, and worsening inequality. Despite a shared agenda, approaches …
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    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Recommends Book Co-authored by NYU Wagner Professor Jonathan MorduchFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is currently recommending Portfolios of the Poor , a groundbreaking book co-authored by NYU Wagner Professor of Public Policy and Economics Jonathan Morduch, for reading and discussion by the Facebook community. The …
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    Connect with an Online MHA AmbassadorGet insight into the Online MHA experience at NYU Wagner with a one-on-one conversation with our ambassadors. … No matter where you are in your journey with NYU Wagner's Online MHA program, we invite you to connect with our community to learn more about …
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    The Effect of Local Violence on Children’s Attention and Impulse ControlObjectives:  We examined whether the burden of violence in a child’s community environment alters the child’s behavior and functioning in the classroom setting.  Methods: To identify the effects of local violence, we exploited variation in the timing of …
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    Hearing the Virtual Voice of the PatientNew York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) currently mails satisfaction surveys to patients in order to guide service-improvement efforts. Seeking to increase the number of patients surveyed and hear the voice of as many patients as possible, NYP had planned to …
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    The Microfinance PromiseThe article presents information about a set of financial institutions in underdeveloped countries which are striving to alleviate poverty by providing financial services to low-income households. These institutions, united under the banner of …
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    NYU Wagner Student Explores War and Moral Injury in New York Times Op-EdHats off to Timothy Kudo (MBA-MPA 2015) for his  powerful op-ed piece published on March 1 on the cover of the New York Times'   Sunday Review section. The essay, “How We Learned To Kill,” explores his time in the Marines. A Marine captain, Tim was …
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    Conference Explores Philanthropy's Potential Impact on Public PolicyGara LaMarche , a senior fellow at NYU Wagner, was the recent co-sponsor of a highly successful conference at New York University on philanthropy and the new, post-2012 election landscape of policymaking and politics. Foundation executives, individual …
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    Moving Up or Just Surviving? Nonfarm Self-Employment in IndiaThe classical economic development literature argues that growth is accompanied by a reduction in agriculture’s share and an increase in nonagriculture’s share of employment. Yet growth of the nonfarm sector does not necessarily signal increasing levels …
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    Alumni Spotlight: Anjana Sreedhar (MPA-HPAM 2020)Anjana Sreedhar (MPA-HPAM 2020) is deeply committed to the work of social justice and equity in the healthcare space. Anjana recently published Health Care of a Thousand Slights, Connecting Legacy to Access to Healthcare , which details the history of …
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    Green Roofs: A Cost Effective Policy for New York City?Green roofs serve as an innovative strategy to help cities develop sustainable practices that contribute to the restoration of their natural habitat. Dense urban development and neglect have jeopardized New York City’s environment and created a situation …
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    Changing Fortunes - How China's Boom Caused the Financial CrisisCHANGING FORTUNES - HOW CHINA’S BOOM CAUSED THE FINANCIAL CRISIS Since the financial crisis in 2008 and the ensuing economic recession that rocked the world economy, plenty of blame has been going around. The chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Ben …
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    Panelists tackle gender equity through dialogue on sexual harassment in the workplaceOn December 11, NYU Wagner hosted “ Power Dynamics in the Workplace: Sexual Harassment ” as part of the Office of the Dean’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programming. The event was co-sponsored with Wagner Women's Caucus and Stonewall Policy Alliance …
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    Coco LimCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As a Program Associate, I get to do a little bit of everything. My tasks include communicating with our Field staff on a daily basis, preparing quarterly financial and narrative reports, providing …
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    Pre-ArrivalThe Office of Global Services (OGS) provides comprehensive information and advising on the process of getting a Visa and I-20 for your studies at Wagner.  Review this information to ensure you have taken all of the necessary steps to prepare for your …
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    Non-Wagner Studentsrequesting enrollment in wagner courses Non-Wagner students are welcome to request enrollment in Wagner courses.  If you wish to request enrollment, you must complete Wagner's cross-registration request form below. Registration requests are processed on a …
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    How Mortgage Finance Affects the Urban LandscapeThis chapter considers the structure of mortgage finance in the United States and its role in shaping patterns of homeownership, the nature of the housing stock, and the organization of residential activity. We start by providing some background on the …
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    Solar energy market analysis - identifying opportunities for expansionSTG International is a nonprofit organization focused on bringing sustainable energy technologies to communities in the developing world. Through a co-generation platform called “Solar ORC,” STG has built solar technology capable of providing reliable and …
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    Transfer ApplicantsCriteria Transfer credits may be awarded if they were: Earned for graduate credit; Earned with a B or better; Earned prior to matriculation at NYU Wagner (including Wagner course credits while matriculated elsewhere at NYU); Earned within five years of …
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    Do Lawyers Matter? Early Evidence on Eviction Patterns After the Rollout of Universal Access to Counsel in New York CityOne of the primary eviction prevention measures jurisdictions across the country have taken is to expand access to free legal counsel for low-income tenants facing eviction. In 2017, New York City became the first jurisdiction to enact universal access to …
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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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    Student Spotlight: JD Mazuera Arias (MPA 2024)As a new Master of Public Administration student and Bloomberg Public Service Fellow, JD is drawing from his personal experience with immigration and enthusiasm for policy to make an impact in Latine community advocacy. Can you share a bit about yourself …
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    Moving to New York"The City" Starting graduate school in New York City is a unique experience. While most of your classes will take place in the heart of the Village, the City itself provides countless ways to get around, things to do, and opportunities for exploration. …
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    Tricia DietzCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As Assistant Commissioner of Housing Incentives at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) in the Office of Development, I oversee Inclusionary Housing, HPD’s tax incentive programs …
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