Americans don’t agree on how their social safety net should work
Two related studies from a USC professor show a country torn between helping people for free and imposing costs on those who need a hand.
USC economist named to new independent committee focused on U.S. environmental policy
Antonio Bento, professor of public policy and economics at the USC Price School of Public Policy, was named an inaugural member of the executive committee of the new research entity.
Students see ‘behind the veil’ of public health policy
It’s the ultimate field trip for public health policy students: visiting the state capital to meet with lawmakers.
Rules to boost fuel economy for passenger vehicles will do more good than harm, new study shows
Findings by USC and other universities contradict claims by the Trump administration, which aims to roll back fuel economy standards.
Reginald Tucker-Seeley puts policy research into practice during D.C. fellowship
USC Leonard Davis School faculty member spent the past year as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow in Washington, D.C.
How Twitter, Instagram and other Social Media are Transforming Diplomacy
The USC Center of Public Diplomacy’s Jay Wang weighs in on how technology is changing the rules of policymaking.
Trojan Goes Behind the Scenes at the L.A. Board of Supervisors
To help the community’s most vulnerable, Chris Ah San learns to navigate the world of policymaking.
Money-saving health plans do little to curb spending on unnecessary medical services
High-deductible plans are falling short of their promises of significant savings for consumers, study finds.
To save on prescriptions, buy at independent pharmacies and use coupons
USC experts say cash prices for medication can vary widely in the same neighborhood. But few comparison shop for health care.
Shuttered businesses linked to a rise in property crimes
USC-led study finds that when foot traffic is down, crime goes up — even when the closed businesses were marijuana dispensaries thought to be crime magnets.
Nikias leads delegation of trustees and administrators to nation’s capital
Trojans hold high-profile meetings with lawmakers, emphasizing key policy and funding issues.
Houston Chronicle reporter wins Selden Ring Award for investigative series on special ed
Brian M. Rosenthal’s seven-part series revealed that Texas educators denied services to children with developmental needs.
When and why Congress chooses to delegate federal policy
USC Price researcher looks at whether legislators align with the president or the state governor.
How can national leaders reap the benefits of science and critical thinking?
Politicians and the public don’t seem to trust scientific advisers — a situation that could use a remedy.
Shanghai officials take part in USC Price cultural management program
Four weeks of training include lectures from USC faculty and visits to L.A. hotspots.
Trojans Dedicated to Public Service Work to Improve Life in Los Angeles
USC alumni are woven throughout the fabric of Southern California civic life.
Treasurer John Chiang analyzes California’s fiscal challenges
The elected official tells USC Price audience that he’s worked to reduce the bottom line for tax payers.
Californians support teachers, schools but accountability concerns remain
The fifth annual PACE/USC Rossier poll finds that voters’ perceptions of local public schools have reached the highest level of confidence since the poll began.
Starstruck states squander millions of tax dollars on film productions, USC study finds
Tax incentives handed to filmmakers offer minimal return in terms of job or wage growth yet some states opt to outbid each other for films.
What ‘Brexit’ and Trump rhetoric have in common
USC experts point to an international wave of nationalist and populist sentiment amid ever-increasing globalization.
Britain elects to leave the European experiment—now what?
USC Dornsife faculty reflect on Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in a historic vote that triggered financial turmoil.
Initiative aims to change the public perception of scientific research
USC Annenberg professor among those looking at how scientists and media can increase understanding of complex information.
L.A.’s Roads Scholars
As Los Angeles builds public transit, USC’s policy and engineering minds predict how the city will commute.
Students search for solutions to green policy challenges
Trojans survey millennials in a bid to bolster support for measures affecting California parks.