Dr. Ruth Winecoff and Dr. Bradley Heim examined the impact of 529 tax benefits on plan participation and savings in their latest article published in Public Finance Review.
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Research, Publications, and Reports
Research by Ellen Oettinger White – Unclear territory: Clear zones, roadside trees, and collaboration in state highway agencies
PhD Candidate Ellen Oettinger White used semi-structured interviews with agency staff to illuminate how perceptions of trees—either as safety hazards or as beneficial environmental assets—are considered by practitioners at state highway agencies.
New Research Brief by Jim Samuel: The Critical Need for Transparency and Regulation Amidst the Rise of Powerful AI Models
Given AI’s vast socioeconomic implications, government actors and technology creators must proactively address the unique and emerging ethical concerns that are inherent to AI’s many uses
Research by Kocakusak, Senick and Andrews “Implementing the energy transition: lessons from New Jersey’s residential solar industry”
This paper investigates the effects of two countervailing forces – policy incentives and implementation disincentives – on residential solar adoption in New Jersey. The New Jersey case study includes two complementary analyses designed to illuminate policy incentives and implementation disincentives, respectively.
Research by Jim Samuel et al. “Pandemic vulnerability index of US cities: A hybrid knowledge-based and data-driven approach”
This study develops an index dubbed the pandemic vulnerability index at city level (PVI-CI) for classifying the pandemic vulnerability levels of cities, grouping them into five vulnerability classes, from very high to very low. It provides critical wisdom needed for urban healthcare policy and resource management.
New Research: Neighborhood inequalities & infant mortality in São Paulo
This paper documents changes in infant mortality (IM) rates in São Paulo, Brazil, between 2003 and 2013 and examines the association among neighborhood characteristics and IM.
Research by Joel Cantor et al. “Access to Hepatitis C Treatment during and after Incarceration in New Jersey, United States: A Qualitative Study”
Despite effective antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV), people who are incarcerated and those returning to the community face challenges in obtaining HCV treatment. Prof. Joel C. Cantor and colleagues aimed to explore facilitators and barriers to HCV treatment during and after incarceration.
Research by Matt Campo et al. “Global survey shows planners use widely varying sea-level rise projections for coastal adaptation”
Successful coastal adaptation requires robust integration of science and policy and well-designed climate services, both built on the usability of scientific information. The findings highlight the need for policymakers to understand the importance of using SLR projections in planning for sea-level rise.
Research by Dr. Yen-Tyng Chen et al. Examine Links between HIV Medication Adherence and COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Dr. Yen-Tyng Chen and colleagues published “HIV Care Engagement Is Not Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy during the Initial Peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Black Cisgender Sexual Minority Men and Transgender Women in the N2 COVID Study” in the journal Vaccines.
Research by Williams et al. – Patient and Clinician Satisfaction with the Early Implementation of Telemental Health Services
Dr. Sharifa Z. Williams, Assistant Professor and colleagues found both clinicians and patients experienced a high degree of satisfaction with mental health care delivered virtually compared with face-to-face encounters.