Public Policy and Administration

Virtually every area of our research directly or indirectly informs and shapes more effective, equitable public policy. Our research led to expanding health insurance for 65 million people in India. We helped Southern California create or retain more than 8,500 manufacturing jobs. And on and on.

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Panelists at the 12th George Washington Leadership Lecture Series at Mount Vernon discuss the importance of consent in governing.

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Price alum, adjunct appointed to California tax department

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Lakdawalla interviewed about President Trump’s deals with drug manufacturers to begin Medicare coverage for obesity drugs

Featured Faculty: Darius Lakdawalla

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Study by Doctor and Tysinger covered, reducing prescriptions of sleep medication in older adults could provide substantial benefits

Featured Faculty: Jason Doctor, Bryan Tysinger

Los Angeles Times

Romero interviewed about voter suppression concerns ahead of the 2026 midterm election

Featured Faculty: Mindy Romero

NBC News

Duffy quoted for a story explaining whether it’s cheaper to pay for some medical care without health insurance

Featured Faculty: Erin L. Duffy

Associated Press (AP News)

Lewis, a speaker at The Los Angeles Urban League’s State of Black L.A. event, mentioned

Featured Faculty: LaVonna B. Lewis

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Public Policy and Administration Faculty

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Public Policy and Administration Faculty

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

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