EJB Talks
Join our faculty and staff experts, as well as some of our alumni and students, as we talk about topics within the disciplines of public policy, urban planning, public health, health administration, and informatics.
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The economics, politics, and science of climate change
Discussing the social cost of carbon, how quantifying the costs affect policy decisions impacting the climate, and the evolution of the climate community in realizing that combating climate change required a closer understanding of broader political concerns.
National political and policy check in: The first two months of the Biden Administration
A discussion about where we stand two months into the Biden Administration plus the vaccine rollout, the American Rescue Plan, the HR1 Voting Rights Act, the infrastructure investment bill and regulation.
The last -ism: Age, public health and policy
A frank discussion on public health issues facing older citizens, from sexually transmitted diseases to COVID.
Economic development, immigration and urban planning: A revealing look at the Amazon-Queens Story
Examining the role of immigration and organizational politics in local economic development.
Economic development in New Jersey — How COVID has expanded NJEDAs essential role
New programs and initiatives created by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act are helping the state’s businesses quicken the pace and extent of economic improvement.
Bike and pedestrian danger: How the media, language, and poor policy shift blame and make accidents more likely
The use of certain language and the shift to victim-blaming by the media when reporting crashes, changes the dynamic from a public health issue to a personal issue.
One thing we agree on – How the American public views the economic crisis
Survey results showed that the public shares widespread agreement regarding the state of the economy and what the response to joblessness should be.
Combatting racial disparities – Calling for equity, not equality, in the battle against COVID
COVID-19 continues to have a disparate impact on Black and Brown communities. Why is a community so greatly affected so apprehensive about taking a vaccine?
How hospital administrators are managing COVID challenges
Alumnus Jacob Persily discusses the potential and the challenges associated with the critical rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Looking ahead: Smart buildings and the future of the urban environment
Stuart Shapiro and Clint Andrews discuss how behavioral changes arising from COVID19 will likely affect building decisions and urban planning trends for decades to come.
News
Will NJ taxpayers get help from Trump, Congress on expiring $10K SALT tax deduction?
A federal income tax limit of $10,000 on deductions for state and local property taxes — of particular interest to New Jersey residents with high tax bills — will expire at year's end, leaving the White House and members of Congress gauging what to do next. Some...
Heldrich Report: Examining the Benefits of Education in NJ
Examining the Benefits of Education in New Jersey by Ann Obadan, Ph.D of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development utilizes data from the New Jersey Statewide Data System along with the National Student Clearinghouse extract, AlumniFinder data, and, when...
Awaiting DOGE’s latest reveal: Who is running it?
As uncertainty shrouds the identity of the formal chief of the Department of Government Efficiency, Semafor is told the position remains vacant. DOGE was created as a rebrand of the United States Digital Service at the start of the Trump administration, and the...
A Statistician’s Life, Celebrating Black History Month
Sharifa Z. Williams is an Assistant Professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey The following article was published by the Membership Magazine of the American Statistical Association on February 3,...
The Future of Local News in New Jersey? It’s Adapting.
Rutgers Today, February 18, 2025 Rutgers policy expert Marc Pfeiffer discusses the decline of print, the rise of digital media, and what it means for New Jersey communities. With The Star-Ledger ending its print edition and The Jersey Journal shutting down, New...