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.
Academic Programs related to Governance
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Price students advise L.A. Councilmember on designing safer streets
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Zerunyan op-ed argues that city officials have a duty to stop the erosion of public trust
Featured Faculty: Frank V. Zerunyan
Los Angeles Times
Romero interviewed in a story about the recent California governor’s debate
Featured Faculty: Mindy Romero
Los Angeles Times
Romero interviewed for a column about how California has never elected a female governor
Featured Faculty: Mindy Romero
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Romley interviewed about state regulators warning that a proposed partnership between CVS and a Boston health system could drive up healthcare spending
Featured Faculty: John A. Romley
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Thom cited in a column criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom for expanding California’s film tax credit program
Featured Faculty: Michael Thom
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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