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The Geography of the U.S. Property Tax

Francesco Ruggieri
This report, by Francesco Ruggiericonstructs a novel, granular georeferenced dataset on the universe of local governments in the U.S. and their property tax rates from the early 2000s to 2022. Using this dataset and key concepts pulled from his other paper titled "A Spatial Theory of Overlapping Local Governments," Ruggieri presents new descriptive insights on the geography of the property tax.
August 30, 2024

Jackson Speaks With Bloomberg About Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Campaigning in Rural Georgia

“There is really a lot of interest right now in ensuring that folks who are not typically tapped into the mainstream of electoral politics, that they are getting excited about this election. …They're reaching out to folks who I believe that they think may come back into the fold with them,” says Jenn Jackson, assistant professor of political science.

August 30, 2024

Sultana Discusses the Political Situation in Bangladesh and Misinformation in The Hill and SCMP

“The installation of [Nobel Laureate Muhammad] Yunus as interim head is what Bangladesh needs at this time. His first speech called to ensure the protection of all religious and ethnic minorities, prevent violence and strengthen  democratic processes to keep rebuilding Bangladesh,” writes Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment.

August 30, 2024

Research Insights on Population Health Inspire Policy Change

Maxwell's Policy, Place, and Population Health (P3H) Lab investigates the connection between state policies, local conditions, and health and mortality in the United States.

August 29, 2024

McDowell Weighs In on China’s International Use of Renminbi in Financial Times Article

“I think it’s very unlikely that we’ll see China’s trade with the United States, with the European Union, moving into Chinese currency,” says Daniel McDowell, professor of political science. 

August 29, 2024

NSF Awards Saba Siddiki, Fellow Researchers, $1.5 Million to Study Bus Fleet Electrification

The team hopes to develop tools for effective and data-driven decision making and to assess collaborative governance in public bus fleet electrification. 

August 28, 2024

Older parents’ perceptions of children's filial piety in rural China: The roles of coresidence, geographic proximity, and intergenerational support

Wencheng Zhang, Merril Silverstein, Ying Xu

“Older parents’ perceptions of children's filial piety in rural China: The roles of coresidence, geographic proximity, and intergenerational support,” co-authored by Professor and Chair of Sociology Merril Silverstein, was published in the Chinese Journal of Sociology.

August 27, 2024

Widening Educational Disparities in Health and Longevity

Jennifer Karas Montez and Erin M. Bisesti

“Widening Educational Disparities in Health and Longevity,” co-authored by University Professor Jennifer Karas Montez and sociology Ph.D. student Erin Bisesti, was published in the Annual Review of Sociology.

August 27, 2024

Disability Mortality Disparity: Risk Of Mortality For Disabled Adults Nearly Twice That For Nondisabled Adults, 2008–19

Scott Landes

“Disability Mortality Disparity: Risk Of Mortality For Disabled Adults Nearly Twice That For Nondisabled Adults, 2008–19,” authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Scott Landes, was published in Health Affairs.

August 27, 2024

Himmelreich Quoted in Central Current Article on Syracuse’s Use of License Plate Readers

Longer storage periods open the data up to potential hacks and misuse, says Johannes Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs. “Even if SPD is doing everything right, and I expect them to do everything right, the vendor might have their own policies or data leaks that might be problematic,” he says. 

August 27, 2024

Sultana Speaks With Al Jazeera and DW News About the Devastating Floods in Bangladesh

“This is a massive flooding event...and the floods were quite rapid in their onset. There are over 5 million people who are marooned or stranded and devasted across 11 districts, 23 reported deaths now but those figures will rise and relief cannot reach many people,” says Farhana Sultana, professor of geography and the environment. 

August 27, 2024

Citizen Empowerment Through Land Reform

Pablo Jimenez-Ayora, Devashish Mitra, Lan Anh Tong, Mehmet A. Ulubaşoğlu

“Citizen Empowerment Through Land Reform,” co-authored by Professor of Economics Devashish Mitra, was published in the Journal of Comparative Economics.

August 26, 2024

See related: Economic Policy

Murrett Cites Ukraine’s Focus on Military Targets in Article on U.S. Long-Range Weapons in The Hill

Vice Adm. Robert Murrett (Ret.), professor of practice of public administration and international affairs, shares his thoughts with The Hill on Ukraine's military targets, as debate renews in Washington over a policy limiting the use of American weapons deep within Russia.

August 23, 2024

Gueorguiev Weighs In on Gov. Tim Walz’s Experience in China in Associated Press Article

As Gov. Tim Walz draws GOP criticism for spending time teaching in China, visiting on his honeymoon, and working on China-related issues in Congress, Dimitar Gueorguiev, associate professor of political science, shares the possible benefits of the Democratic vice presidential nominee's understanding of the communist nation.
August 22, 2024

See related: China, U.S. Elections

Huber Quoted in The Guardian on How Renewable Energy Tax Credits Disproportionately Help the Wealthy

Matthew Huber, professor of geography and the environment spoke, spoke to The Guardian on the Inflation Reduction Act’s residential tax credits and how the programs have disproportionately benefited wealthier Americans.

August 21, 2024

Taylor Shares Insights on Ukraine’s Recent Military Successes in Russian Territory with LiveNOWFox

Brian Taylor, professor of political science and director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs, spoke with LiveNOW from FOX to discuss Ukraine’s recent military advances marking the first time Ukraine has occupied Russian territory.
August 21, 2024

See related: Conflict, Russia, Ukraine

Mitra Speaks with Ideas of India Podcast on Economic Growth in India and Related Challenges

Devashish Mitra, professor of economics and Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer Professor of Global Affairs, discusses India’s economic growth with "Ideas of India" podcast based on a paper he recently co-authored titled, “India's Development Policy Challenge.”
August 20, 2024

Williams Piece on Expanding Nuclear Sharing with NATO Allies Published by New Atlanticist

Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, argues that the way to deter Russian aggression is to strengthen the western approach when it comes to nuclear sharing arrangements and the deployment of land-based US tactical nuclear weapons in Europe.

August 19, 2024

Baker Discusses Judiciary Workplace Best Practices Report with Management Matters Podcast

The Hon. James E. Baker, professor of public administration and international affairs by courtesy appointment, joined the National Academy of Public Administration’s podcast to discuss recent report conducted with the Federal Judicial Center on the judicial workplace.

August 19, 2024

See related: Law, United States

Institutional fit and policy design in water governance: Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts

Tomás Olivier, Sechindra Vallury
"Institutional fit and policy design in water governance: Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts," co-authored by Tomás Olivier, Senior Research Associate at the Center for Policy Design and Governance and the Center for Policy Research, and Sechindra Vallury, was published in Policy Studies Journal.
August 19, 2024

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