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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
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