by Jas Sarna. The Social Progress Index complements economic measures of countries’ success by measuring 50 metrics of well-being.
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U.S.
9 charts that show the good, the bad and the alarming of this early economic recovery
While stocks are soaring, so are applications for unemployment. Applications for jobless aid are still about seven times higher than before the pandemic, and people are lining up outside unemployment offices, desperate for help. Economists remain concerned that...
Commemorating Constitution Day and Remembering its Architects
The U.S. Constitution was approved 232 years ago today; its ratification was made possible by the efforts of four resolute patriots September 17 is Constitution Day. It marks the 232nd anniversary of the approval of the United States Constitution. The work of the...
Bloustein students create documentary comparing planning issues in NJ to U.S. southern regions
The American Planning Association-New Jersey Chapter (APA-NJ) recently released a documentary created by Brandon Mckoy, 2012 Student Representative and fellow Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy student Susannah Dyen, that compares and contrasts...
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Bloustein Honors Research Program Poster Session
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe members of the 2023-24 Bloustein Honors Research Program cohort will be presenting their individual research projects in two formats.
Korea Development Institute Policy Paper Presentations
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesAll members of the Bloustein community are invited to the final presentation of policy papers by our Korea Development Institute students. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to attend. Light […]
Career Services: What’s It Like To Be an International Alumnus Who is Successfully Employed in the U.S.?Â
VirtualAlumni of the Bloustein School and prospective employers will speak about jobs and careers in the urban planning, policy and health administration fields.
Career Services: What’s It Like To Apply To and Interview For Administrative Fellowships?
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesAlumni of the Bloustein School and prospective employers will speak about jobs and careers in the urban planning, policy and health administration fields.
Placemaking in Context: Honoring the Culture and History of Communities
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPlacemaking strengthens the connection between people and places. Join us as we examine placemaking through a lens of arts and humanities with transportation, highlighting the culture and histories of local […]