Governance
Governance is woven into many of our programs and has been a core research area since the school’s founding in 1929. Price faculty produce widely cited research and engage public officials as a result of their commitment to making government and civil society more effective.
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Harper quoted in a story discussing President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Linda McMahon as secretary of Education
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Featured Faculty: Genevieve Kanter
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Green quoted in a story examining how a potential second Trump administration could affect the housing market
Featured Faculty: Richard K. Green
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Suro quoted in an article exploring the reasons why many Latino voters in California supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election
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Jenkins quoted, discussing Donald Trump’s appearance at a UFC event at Madison Square Garden
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Governance Faculty
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Governance FacultyFeatured Research Centers & Initiatives
Bedrosian Center on Governance
Dedicated to understanding and fostering effective democratic governance as an essential component in ensuring the betterment of communities.
Bedrosian Center on Governance Website
Featured Research Centers & Initiatives
Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy
Established in 2012, the USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy focuses on the responsibility of leaders to implement policies that most benefit the people they serve.
Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy Website
Featured Research Centers & Initiatives
Center for Inclusive Democracy
A leading nonpartisan research center focused on elections, voting behaviors, and electoral and political participation.
Center for Inclusive Democracy Website
Featured Research Centers & Initiatives
Civic Leadership Education and Research (CLEAR) Initiative
Dedicated to understanding and developing the talent needs of the civic leadership workforce for the 21st century.
Civic Leadership Education and Research (CLEAR) Initiative Website