Karletta Chief Associate Professor of Environmental Science, University of Arizona Title: Risk Perception of Navajo Communities Along the San Juan River Following the Gold King Mine Spill Abstract: On August 5, 2015, 3 million gallons of acid mine drainage was accidently released from the Gold King Mine Spill (GKMS), eventually reaching the San Juan River which […]
A conversation with congressional leaders and migration policy experts focusing on the challenges and opportunities ahead with implementing comprehensive immigration reform.
Olivier Deschenes Professor of Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara Title: The Private and External Costs of Germany's Nuclear Phase-Out Abstract: Many countries have phased out nuclear power in response to concerns about nuclear waste and the risk of nuclear accidents. This paper examines the shutdown of more than half of the nuclear production capacity […]
Lewis Center brings together the latest thinking and action related to a guaranteed income program in America, with a focus on who could benefit in the Los Angeles region.
Joint with CCPR Erica Field Professor of Economics and Public Health, Duke University Title: A Signal to End Child Marriage: Theory and Experimental Evidence from Bangladesh Abstract: Child marriage remains common in many settings even where schooling and labor market opportunities have grown considerably. To explain this phenomenon, we introduce a marriage market signaling model […]
Hear from the prize-winning playwright and novelist whose writing covers themes including American Muslims, family and friendship, religion, economics, immigration and identity.
The UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs welcomes admitted transfer students and their families to UCLA! Join us at the virtual UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Open House on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:00am – 1:00pm (PST) to learn more about the Public Affairs major, experiential learning capstone experience, and opportunities available to […]
A virtual event with Assistant Professor Emily Weisburst and other criminal justice experts — Connie Rice, Joanna Schwartz and Steven Zipperstein.
Dean Gary Segura will share updates and answer questions at a series of town halls for doctoral students (May 12), undergraduates (May 13) and master's students (May 20).
Jesse Rothstein Professor of Public Policy and Economics, University of California, Berkeley Title: Demystifying College Costs: How Nudges Can and Can't Help (Joint Work with Elizabeth Linos and Vikash Reddy) Abstract: As college costs continue to rise across the US, governments have quadrupled the amount of financial aid available to students. Yet, the administrative process of […]
