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JPAM’s Closer Look is a deep-dive discussion with Journal of Policy Analysis & Management (JPAM) authors who are researching some of the top issues facing our country today.... more
FAQs about JPAM's Closer Look:How many episodes does JPAM's Closer Look have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.
January 30, 20219. Nudging Early Reduces Administrative Burden: Three Field Experiments to Improve Code EnforcementUsing Behavioral insights (taking lessons from psychology) to improve policy and the administrative process. Simplifying bureaucratic administrative processes in ways that improve efficiency and reduce costs and ultimately improve user experiences....more41minPlay
January 06, 20218. Financing the War on Drugs: The Impact of Law Enforcement grants on racial disparities in drug arrestsRobynn Cox of USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work talks with JPAM's Closer Look as she reveals research findings of the impact of law enforcement grants on racial disparities in drug arrests. ...more42minPlay
December 22, 20207. Increasing Community College Completion Rates Among Low-Income StudentsJPAM author Melissa Kearney talks with JPAM's Closer Look about case management as a tool for low-income students as they navigate the challenges of life while at community college....more42minPlay
October 26, 20206. Vernon Award Winner: Measuring Early Childhood EducationHost Seth Gershenson talks to Tom Dee, Professor of Education at Stanford about how to evaluate early childhood education, a recent JPAM article that won the 2019 Vernon Memorial Award for the best paper of the year....more35minPlay
August 14, 20205. Unintended Consequences: The Impact on Domestic Violence When SNAP Schedules ChangeJPAM author Analisa Packham explains how a change in the schedule of SNAP benefits increased domestic violence....more43minPlay
June 01, 20204. Medicare for All: A Prescription for Improving Cancer Outcomes?On this episode of JPAM’s Closer Look, researcher Rebecca Myerson answers the question posed by her recent study: Does Medicare Coverage Improve Cancer Detection and Mortality Outcomes?...more29minPlay
April 27, 20203. Let Them Eat Lunch: The Impact of Universal Free MealsWhat happens at schools when kids get free lunch? You might be surprised at the dramatic results of this study by Syracuse University Professor Amy Schwartz, which recently appeared in JPAM....more26minPlay
December 13, 20192. Unraveling the Effects of the Affordable Care Act After 10 YearsEconomists dive into the history of the Affordable Care Act since it was enacted 10 years ago and unravel the effects the legislation has had on Americans. The Woodwork Effect, The Multiplier Effect and more are all explained!...more29minPlay
October 08, 20191. Do Need-Based Grants Impact Student Decisions Regarding STEM Degrees?Bridget Terry Long, Dean and Saris Professor of Education and Economics at Harvard Graduate School of Education shares what she and her team found when they studied how need-based financial aid affects college student's decisions to pursue STEM degrees....more17minPlay
FAQs about JPAM's Closer Look:How many episodes does JPAM's Closer Look have?The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.