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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Why are the 2026 midterm elections important? USC experts explain

From a possible Democratic takeover of the House to a weakening U.S. democracy, USC Price School faculty discuss the potential impacts of the midterm elections.

• Governance
• Public Policy and Administration

Featured Faculty: Jeffery A. Jenkins, Mindy Romero

MPA alum Betty Martinez Franco’s journey from Mexican immigrant to Irvine City Council 

Why Trump’s attack on Venezuela bypassed Congress

How USC launched an alum’s TV career – and a very unusual dissertation 

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Lakdawalla and Goldman research cited, about the impact a decline in pharmaceutical company revenues would have on new drug approvals

Featured Faculty: Darius Lakdawalla, Dana Goldman

Los Angeles Daily News

Goldman quoted about Beong-Soo Kim being named the next USC president

Featured Faculty: Dana Goldman

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Harper mentioned in story about political speeches at the Grammy Awards ceremony

Featured Faculty: Shaun Harper

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Kanter interviewed about the politicization of the Food and Drug Administration

Featured Faculty: Genevieve Kanter

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Sood quoted about healthcare costs pushing people to financial ruin

Featured Faculty: Neeraj Sood

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Public Policy and Administration Faculty

Explore USC Price faculty and their cross-disciplinary scholarship.

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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