Research ·
In Man Up, Cynthia Miller-Idriss Leans In
The new book from PERIL’s founding director digs into the gendered dimensions of violent extremism
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The cornerstone of SPA's success is its esteemed faculty, comprised of prolific scholars, researchers, lecturers, executives, and ambassadors – all leaders in their field. They delve into the complex and pressing issues of our time, yielding real-world, practical solutions for pressing problems. Read below for our latest research highlights organized by topic.
Featured Research News
Political Science ·
How to Survive in Washington
SPA professor finds humanity in a non-social discipline
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Public Management and Leadership ·
The Dark Side of Meritocracy?
SPA professor examines the relationship between performance pay and race- and gender-based inequities.
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Featured Policy Briefs
Policy Brief ·
Climate-Change Vulnerability and Climate Migration: Evidence from Guatemala
As extreme weather events have grown more frequent and severe, climate migration has become more commonplace. But to what extent does climate change vulnerability impact people’s decision to relocate?
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Policy Brief ·
The Potential Policy Impacts of Classifying Cartels as FTOs
These experts argue that, despite the horrific nature of cartel violence, designating them as terrorist groups was redundant and ineffective.
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Policy Brief ·
Exploring the Link Between Animal Cruelty and Intimate Partner and Family Violence
An SPA Policy Brief
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Featured Publications
- I’ll Bribe You Because I Trust You: Street-Level Bureaucracy, Discretion, Social Capital, and Petty Corruption in Latin America, Sanabria-Pulido, Pablo; Langbein, Laura;
- Clean Rides, Healthy Lives: The Impact of Electric Vehicle Adoption on Air Quality and Infant Health, Baran, Cavit; Currie, Janet; Dursun, Bahadir; Tekin, Erdal;
- Supply-Side Opioid Restrictions and the Retail Pharmacy Market, Burton, Anne M; Churchill, Brandyn F;
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Criminology
Examining the causes of crime and the the operation of the criminal justice system.
Environmental Policy
Conducting research on both policy processes and the effects of environmental issues on health and well-being.
Health Policy & Management
Analyzing the connection between public health disparities, racial inequality, and how economic insecurity can exacerbate public health issues.
Homeland Security Policy
Researching current issues facing U.S. law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security agencies.
International Global Policy & Administration
SPA faculty across departments produce interdisciplinary research on global policy and administration challenges.
Nonprofit Management
Focusing broadly on organizational behavior of public, nonprofit, and socially entrepreneurial organizations.
Policy Analysis
Evaluating the implementation of public policy and its outcomes on society.
Political Science
Dissecting systems of government and analyzing political activity and behavior.
Public Finance and Budget
Analyzing how governments generate and use public funds to provide goods and services.
Public Management and Leadership
How governments at all levels can effectively deliver goods and services to diverse populations across policy areas.
Social Policy
Illuminating pressing social problems, inequities, and potential policy solutions to the most pressing issues of our day.
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SPA Hosts Five Research Journals
SPA now hosts five journals that span public affairs, government, and law subject matter. Our faculty expertise is a draw for these journals, and we are honored to play a leadership role for these excellent publications.SPA Summer Academy
SPA Summer Academy Scholars underrepresented among public affairs faculty receive quality feedback on research projects and mentoring advice on strategic planning of an academic career.