Social Innovation

From addressing homelessness in L.A. County to developing new economic pathways so that a person’s zip code doesn’t determine life outcomes, Social Innovation research is tackling today’s most urgent urban challenges — seeking to develop and inform new models that advance equity and opportunity for low-income families.

Academic Programs related to Social Innovation

• Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management
• Certificate in Social Innovation

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Would Trump’s film tax incentives actually create Hollywood jobs? 

Research from USC Price School Professor Michael Thom has shown that state film tax credits have little to no impact on film employment and end up costing states.

• Economic Development
• Public Policy and Administration

Featured Faculty: Michael Thom

Get to know the USC Price School’s new department chairs

Trump administration relied on flawed analysis to justify vehicle emissions rollback, study finds

Three new faculty members join USC Price

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KERA News.org

Harper quoted in a story about Rep. Brandon Gill’s prominent role during the GOP convention

Featured Faculty: Shaun Harper

ABC News.com

Harper interviewed for a story about academics defending Black studies as universities cut the programs

Featured Faculty: Shaun Harper

The Wall Street Journal

Thom cited in an op-ed criticizing tax incentives for film productions

Featured Faculty: Michael Thom

Reason.com

Thom quoted about President Trump’s proposed film tax credits

Featured Faculty: Michael Thom

Inside Higher Education

Harper column discusses universities that are eliminating Black studies programs

Featured Faculty: Shaun Harper

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