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CPPP releases case study on Detroit’s ‘Grand Bargain,’ bold philanthropic leadership
August 15, 2017
The USC Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy has released a case study, Detroit’s Grand Bargain: Philanthropy as a Catalyst for a Brighter Future, describing the uncommon role that philanthropy played in resolving Detroit’s bankruptcy crisis in 2013. The case focuses on how foundations leveraged their dollars, networks and reputations to set the city on a course for a brighter future, offering lessons for bold philanthropic leadership.
From Beijing’s air quality to big data in Brazil, students’ impact stretches globally
August 10, 2017
During the past summer, nearly 50 students from the USC Price School of Public Policy ventured abroad to tackle topics including social media and disaster response in Italy, big data and resilience in Brazil, air quality in China and comparative governance in Germany.
Myers speaks on longevity of baby boomers, impact on housing market
August 8, 2017
Bloomberg News quoted Dowell Myers of the USC Price School on why the longevity of baby boomers impacts the housing market for millennials.
Summer Scholars Program exposes international students to policy studies in US
August 8, 2017
Five students made their first visit to the United States to take part in the International Summer Scholars Program, a new offering from the Office of Global Engagement at the USC Price School of Public Policy, designed to introduce foreign students to graduate-level policy coursework in the U.S.
Jeffe’s op-ed discusses of CA Dems have capitalized on disfavor of Trump
August 7, 2017
Fox & Hounds Daily published commentary Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of the USC Price School and Doug Jeffe on how California Democrats have capitalized on President Donald Trump’s unpopularity.
USC Price in Sacramento motivating public service leaders of tomorrow
August 7, 2017
Twelve select undergraduate students recently took part in the USC Price School of Public Policy in Sacramento’s Summer Enrichment Program — providing them the opportunity to explore public service careers, gain valuable professional development coaching and celebrate diversity in leadership.
Economist features a review of Currid-Halkett’s new book
August 5, 2017
The Economist featured a review of the book ‘The Sum of Small Things’ by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett of the USC Price School. Currid-Halkett argues that instead of focusing on “conspicuous consumption,” the new cultural elite want to be seen as the “aspirational class.” Currid-Halkett’s book explores how poorer people devote a higher share of their spending to conspicuous choices, while the wealthy devote more of their spending to services and experiences, such as education for their children or world travel, rather than goods.
The Economist reviews Professor Currid-Halkett’s latest book ‘The Sum of Small Things’
August 5, 2017
The Economist featured a review of the book ‘The Sum of Small Things’ by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett of the USC Price School. Currid-Halkett argues that instead of focusing on “conspicuous consumption,” the new cultural elite want to be seen as the “aspirational class.” Currid-Halkett’s book explores how poorer people devote a higher share of their spending to conspicuous choices, while the wealthy devote more of their spending to services and experiences, such as education for their children or world travel, rather than goods.
The Hill reports on new USC Schwarzenegger Institute, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators climate change initiative
August 4, 2017
The Hill highlighted that former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is launching a database of legislation to help combat climate change. The website, envirolaws.org, is a cooperative effort between the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, the story noted.
USC Schwarzenegger Institute, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators unveil national climate change effort
August 4, 2017
Politico reported that the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators unveiled a national effort aimed at providing lawmakers with a comprehensive set of tools to pass substantive climate change legislation at the state and local levels.
Painter connects with Colombia’s social innovation pioneers, explores collaboration
August 3, 2017
When Professor Gary Painter, director of the Sol Price Center for Social Innovation, heard about a university in Colombia with more than a hundred thousand students committed to social-impact work, he had to see it in person. Painter spent a week in June visiting Bogota to better understand the unique learning model at UNIMINUTO, which in just over 25 years since its founding by a Catholic priest, has grown to 85 campuses across the South American country.
Zerunyan article on local governance innovations published in Fordham Urban Law Journal
August 3, 2017
Fordham Urban Law Journal published an article titled “The Evolution of the Municipal Corporation and the Innovations of Local Governance in California to Preserve Home Rule and Local Control,” written by USC Price Professor and Executive Education Director Frank Zerunyan.
Suro authors Politico op-ed on immigration policy
August 3, 2017
Politico published an op-ed by Roberto Suro, USC Price professor and director of the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute, on immigration policy. Suro writes, “My objections start with the depiction of immigrants, ‘tired … poor … wretched refuse … the homeless, tempest-tost.’ That description applies to some refugees for sure, but not to most immigrants. They are adventurers who get up and go when times are tough or take off just because they think can get a better deal somewhere else. They are rarely the poorest of the poor because it takes resources to migrate.”
Kim’s book ‘Sidewalk City’ earns International Convention of Asia Scholars accolade
August 2, 2017
The book Sidewalk City: Remapping Public Space in Ho Chi Minh City, written by USC Price School of Public Policy Associate Professor Annette Kim and published by the University of Chicago Press, was recently named the recipient of the “Publisher’s Accolade for Outstanding Production Value” by the International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS).
New Global MPP brings together diverse cohort, expands views on shared challenges
August 2, 2017
Professionals from around the world seeking a global and comparative perspective on policy challenges in today’s interconnected society spent a week at USC in June, as part an L.A. residency program that officially marked the start of the new Master of Global Public Policy — an innovative joint degree with the USC Price School of Public Policy and Hong Kong University.
Price faculty Adam Rose, Dan Wei awarded Sir Richard Stone Best Article Prize
July 31, 2017
CREATE Affiliates and USC Price School of Public Policy research professors Adam Rose and Dan Wei recently received the Sir Richard Stone Prize for their article, “Estimating the Economic Consequences of a Port Shutdown: The Special Role of Resilience,” published in the journal Economic Systems Research in 2013. ESR is the official journal of the International Input-Output Association, which awarded the Prize.
Price hosts program promoting public service careers, ‘empowering social justice advocates’
July 31, 2017
The USC Price School of Public Policy introduced underrepresented college students to the rewards of a career in public service – and the vital role it plays in promoting social justice and equity – during the first-ever USC Public Service Weekend, held in June. USC Price partnered with the Public Policy & International Affairs Program and the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) on the workshop.
Goldman’s op-ed discusses how to approach bipartisan health bill
July 30, 2017
MarketWatch published an op-ed by Distinguished Professor Dana Goldman and a colleague on how to best approach a bipartisan health care bill.
Jeffe comments on resistance to GOP attempts to repeal ACA
July 29, 2017
San Jose Mercury News quoted Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of the USC Price School about the resistance the GOP faces in repealing the Affordable Care Act.
Jeffe talks about status of CA politics, potential CA cecession movement
July 28, 2017
KPCC-FM quoted Sherry Bebitch Jeffe of the USC Price School about the state of politics in California and a new effort pushing for California’s secession from the Union.