Maxwell School News and Commentary
Lee study on Olley and Pakes-style production function estimators published in Oxford BES
Rubinstein publishes paper on community violence in Syracuse
See related: Crime & Violence
Palmers supporting professional master’s students
University Professor John L. Palmer, a former long-time dean of the school, and his wife, Stephanie G. Palmer, have made a major gift commitment to the Maxwell School that will create an endowed fund supporting Maxwell professional master’s students, with an emphasis on financial aid and career development services.
Maxwell announces new faculty members, program chair
See related: Promotions & Appointments
D'Amico elected to National Model UN Board of Directors
NMUN, which elected Francine D'Amico, teaching professor of international relations to the board of directors, is a nonprofit organization that advances understanding of the United Nations and contemporary international issues by providing quality education experiences that emphasize collaboration and cooperative resolution of conflict.
See related: Model U.N.
Maxwell invites undergrad students of color to Public Policy Camp
Pralle research cited in Acadiana Advocate article on flood insurance
Sarah Pralle, associate professor of political science, found that the unpleasant surprise of the new insurance costs often causes political pressure that can ultimately lead to map revisions that underestimate flood exposure.
Soc faculty publish study on veteran mortality, health care coverage
Lovely discusses trade deficits with Bloomberg and Marketplace
"Trade policy has very little direct impact on the overall trade deficit in the longer run," said Mary Lovely, professor of economics.
Engelhardt research cited in MarketWatch article on Social Security
Gary Engelhardt, professor of economics, and his co-authors found that early Social Security claiming leads to a significant increase in the number of retirees living in poverty.