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Past HUD Secretary Cisneros addresses role of leadership in bridging nation’s divides
October 20, 2017
Henry Cisneros, who served as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Clinton administration, says the nation needs leaders who anticipate the times, not just react to them, if it is to overcome the deep divisions in the American populace and avoid a decline. Cisneros delivered the fifth annual George Washington Leadership Lecture at Mount Vernon — a partnership between the USC Price School of Public Policy and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington.
From climate policy to cap-and-trade, experts tackle big issues at USC global energy forum
October 20, 2017
To better understand the complex and important issues surrounding energy and the environment on a global scale, the USC Price School of Public Policy forged a three-year research collaboration the Tsinghua School of Policy in Beijing and the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin to exchange research findings on the evolving energy and climate change policies of their respective countries and beyond.
As LA’s first homeless coordinator, alumna finds solutions for growing crisis
October 13, 2017
Meg Barclay MPP ’04 is now Los Angeles’ first homeless coordinator within the office of the city administrative officer. She recently spoke to USC Trojan Family magazine about new approaches to combat homelessness, and how Angelenos can help.
Price’s Bharne contributes to new book examining Chandigarh, one of India’s most iconic cities
October 13, 2017
USC Price School of Public Policy Adjunct Associate Professor Vinayak Bharne is a contributing author to the new book Chandigarh Rethink: Transforming Ruralities & Edge(ness) in Global Urbanities, edited by Professor Manu Sobti of University of Queensland, Australia.
Jeffe comments on progressive challenge to Feinstein
October 13, 2017
Fox and Hounds Daily published commentary by Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of the USC Price School and Doug Jeffe on whether the progressive wing of the Democratic party could find a challenger to run against Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Jeffe discusses Governor Brown’s political profile, response to wildfires
October 13, 2017
US News & World Report In an Associated Press story, quoted Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of the USC Price School on why the role of “consoler-in-chief” does not fit the political profile of California Gov. Jerry Brown when considering his response to the devastating fires in Northern California.
Green’s research projects rent increase outpacing wages in Southern California
October 13, 2017
KCBS-TV featured research by Richard Green, Director of the USC Lusk Center, and the annual USC Casden Real Estate Economic Forecast that predicts rents across Los Angeles will rise by $136 per month by 2019. Demand for housing continues to increase with job and population growth, but Los Angeles housing development has failed to keep pace with this trend. The report also points to the large millennial population as factor in the housing crisis and one key reason rents will rise over the next two years. “But we started at such a bad place, it’s still really bad, it’s just not quite as bad it was two years ago,”
Green’s research predicits higher rents in LA
October 12, 2017
The Los Angeles Times featured research by Richard Green, Director of the USC Lusk Center, and the annual USC Casden Real Estate Economic Forecast that predicts rents across Los Angeles will rise by $136 per month by 2019. Demand for housing continues to increase with job and population growth, but Los Angeles housing development has failed to keep pace with this trend. The report also points to the large millennial population as factor in the housing crisis and one key reason rents will rise over the next two years. “But we started at such a bad place, it’s still really bad, it’s just not quite as bad it was two years ago,”
McFadden: Switching drug plans could save seniors, government billions
October 11, 2017
U.S. News & World Report published an op-ed by USC Presidential Professor of Health Economics Daniel McFadden of the USC Schaeffer Center and a colleague on how older adults can save by switching insurance plans each year during the fall enrollment period. “The designers of [Medicare] Part D had hoped that beneficiaries would eventually learn how to navigate the system and make it more efficient. There is, however, little evidence that consumers’ choices improve over time,” he wrote. McFadden also highlighted suggestions to get seniors engaged in annually selecting a plan.
Doctors need a nudge to reduce antibiotic prescriptions, USC-led study finds
October 11, 2017
Low-cost approaches that nudge physicians to reduce unnecessary prescriptions for antibiotics could have a significant impact if clinics adopt them for the long term, a USC-led study finds. A study published Oct. 10 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows that indeed, some clinicians may slip into bad prescription habits without a strategic nudge to motivate them. USC Price Associate Professor Jason Doctor, director of informatics at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, was a corresponding author of the recent study.
Lakdawalla on ACA rollback
October 11, 2017
The Street quoted Darius Lakdawalla, Quintiles Chair in Pharmaceutical Development and Regulatory Innovation at USC Price, on how consumers and patients will suffer due to President Donald Trump rolling back Affordable Care Act regulations.
Suro on anti-immigrant policies from the 90’s to today
October 10, 2017
The New York Times quoted Roberto Suro, USC Price professor and director of the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute, about the rise of anti-immigrant policies and sentiment during the 1990s and how similar arguments against immigrants are being used today.
Southers quoted on inability to determine Las Vegas shooter’s motive
October 10, 2017
The New York Times (in an Associated Press story) quoted Erroll Southers, Director of the Safe Communities Institute, on why it is puzzling that authorities are unable to determine the motive of the Las Vegas mass shooter.
Giuliano’s research on Long Beach’s PierPass cited
October 10, 2017
The Long Beach Business Journal highlighted research by Genevieve Giuliano, of the USC Price School’s METRANS Transportation Center, on the effectiveness of Long Beach’s PierPass in mitigating traffic.
Currid-Halkett analyzes the spending habits of the “aspirational” class
October 9, 2017
The BBC quoted Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, James Irvine Chair in Urban and Regional Planning at USC Price, about the rise of the aspirational class that is concerned about experiences and the narrative around goods compared to overt consumption.
Southers quoted on struggle to identify shooter’s motive
October 9, 2017
CBS News Miami affiliate WFOR-TV quoted Erroll Southers, Director of the Safe Communities Institute, on why it is it is difficult to determine the shooter’s motive.
Southers discusses difficulty of assessing shooter’s motive
October 9, 2017
The US News & World Report quoted Erroll Southers, Director of the Safe Communities Institute, on why it is it is difficult to determine the shooter’s motive.
Southers on Las Vegas shooter, social media
October 9, 2017
The New York Times (in an Associated Press story) quoted Erroll Southers, Director of the Safe Communities Institute, on why it is likely intentional that the Las Vegas shooter did not have a social media footprint.
IPPAM alumni reach across sectors to make global impact
October 6, 2017
Over its 20-year legacy of promoting professional and intellectual growth while advancing an international perspective on social sectors, the International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM) program at the USC Price School of Public Policy has served as a springboard for many global leaders. IPPAM has produced 600-plus graduates from more than 30 countries who work at high levels in government, nonprofit and business.
Panel Conversation Recap: ‘Women, Leadership, and Public Service’
October 5, 2017
Panel speakers, from left: Mona Pasquil Rogers, Anne Neville, Carolyn Coleman and Assemblymember Cristina Garcia (Photo by Brandon Manning) More photos available on Flickr » By Richard Hill On Aug. 21, the Price School of Public Policy in Sacramento hosted a panel discussion on “Women, Leadership, and Public Service” at the Sutter Club in downtown Sacramento, CA. More than 100 guests attended the event, which was held in collaboration with the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, […]