Maxwell School News and Commentary
Alexander observes Russian election, offers her expertise in Siberia
Deborah Alexander ’82 M.S.Sc./’95 Ph.D. (SSc) represented the United States on an international delegation in Russia, where she observed the Federal Assembly of Russia’s State Duma elections. Alexander’s expertise in overseeing election procedures builds off of her long and distinguished career in international affairs and diplomacy.
Cunningham discusses Islamic extremism, receives SU alumni award
Distinguished alumnus Ambassador James B. Cunningham '74 B.A. (PSc/Psych) was invited to speak at Syracuse University’s Orange Central celebrations. Reviewing mistakes made since 9/11, the Ambassador argued that—particularly in today's political atmosphere—America needs serious discussions that lead to a long-term, sustainable strategy in the region.
2016-17 Remembrance Scholars to be honored at Convocation
Hromadžić, plan to study elder care in Bosnia, spotlighted in DO
Azra Hromadžić, assistant professor of anthropology, said she plans to return to Bosnia to focus on the country’s lagging public health services for the nation’s aging.
Faricy discusses gender gap amongst voters on Syracuse.com
Chris Faricy, assistant professor of political science, says the modern gender gap can be traced to the Democratic and Republican split over the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s, and he expects the trend to continue.
Khalil discusses new book on Australian radio program
Osamah Khalil, assistant professor of history, says that "President Obama rhetorically argues that he is in favor of democracy in the region...and yet, the actual reality on the ground is that the United States is siding with very conservative forces in the region, particularly those in the Persian Gulf."
WP 194 The Identification and Estimation of a Large Factor Model with Structural Instability
WP 196 Stationary Points for Parametric Stochastic Frontier Models
WP 195 The Academic Effects of Chronic Exposure to Neighborhood Violence
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Rosenthal article on housing price bubbles, new supply, and within-city dynamics published in JUE
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