Maxwell School News
Taxing Property in Developing Countries: Theory and Evidence from Mexico
Property taxes in developing countries are plagued by noncompliance and can exacerbate liquidity constraints. Anne Brockmeyer, Alejandro Estefan, Karina Ramírez Arras, and Juan Carlos Suárez Serrato characterize optimal enforcement and taxation policies as functions of revenue elasticities and measures of taxpayer hardship.
Silverstein Comments on Multigenerational Living in New York Times Article
Merril Silverstein, Marjorie Cantor Endowed Professor in Aging, was quoted in the New York Times article, "The Nuclear Family Is No Longer the Norm. Good."
See related: Mental Health, Parenting & Family, United States
Khalil Quoted in Morning Consult Article on the Refugee Crisis in Europe
Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history, was quoted in the Morning Consult article "Europeans Are Far Happier to Resettle Ukrainian Refugees Than Syrians or Afghans. But a Food Crisis Means They’re All Coming."
See related: Middle East & North Africa, Refugees, Russia, Ukraine
Taylor Weighs in on How Russia’s Military is Handling the Ukraine Invasion on 3AW Radio
Brian Taylor, professor of political science, was interviewed on 3AW Radio for the segment "Ukraine war ‘going quite badly’ for the Russian military."
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
McDowell Joins Yahoo Finance Live to Discuss How the Russia-Ukraine Crisis May Impact US Dollar
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss how the Russia-Ukraine war may affect the U.S. dollar's dominance and how other countries like China are looking to expand their currencies.
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Unhealthy Workplace Conditions Contribute to Physician Suicide
Maxwell School Ranks #1 for Public Affairs in 2023 U.S. News Rankings
Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs ranks #1 in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings. This year, Maxwell shares the top ranking with Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
See related: Awards & Honors
Engelhardt Speaks to the Washington Post About the Impact of Inflation on Retirees
Professor Gary Engelhardt was quoted in the Washington Post article "Fewer hot showers, less meat: How retirees on fixed incomes are dealing with inflation."
See related: Economic Policy, United States
Williams Discusses Biden’s Meeting with NATO Allies with the Washington Times, KCBS Radio
Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, spoke with the Washington Times and KCBS Radio about President Biden's emergency summit with NATO allies.
Lovely Weighs in on Economic Interconnectedness of Russia-China-US in NY Times, Washington Post
Professor Mary Lovely spoke with the New York Times, the Washington Examiner and the Washington Post about U.S. sanctions on Russia and the implications for Russia.
See related: China, Russia, Trade, Ukraine, United States
Maxwell Advocate Award Posthumously Honors Sociologist, Champion of Equity
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Herrold Wins Virginia A. Hodgkinson Research Book Prize
Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs at the Maxwell School, has been awarded the Virginia A. Hodgkinson Research Book Prize for her book, “Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond” (Oxford University Press, 2020). The prize was awarded in November 2021 by the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA).
See related: Awards & Honors, Middle East & North Africa
Two Maxwell Students Named 2022 University Scholars
Two Maxwell students, Gretchen Coleman and Thomas Shaw, have been named 2022 University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows.
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Abdelaaty Explains Europe’s Differing Responses to Refugees in Washington Post, Yahoo News
"European countries are welcoming Ukrainian refugees. It was a different story in 2015," written by Assistant Professor of Political Science Lamis Abdelaaty, was published in the Washington Post. Abdelaaty was also quoted in the Yahoo News article, "Does the Ukrainian refugee response expose a European double standard? Experts weigh in."
See related: Europe, Human Rights, International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa, Refugees, Russia, Ukraine
Herrold’s “Delta Democracy” Reviewed in Ethics & International Affairs, Mediterranean Politics
"Delta Democracy: Pathways to Incremental Civic Revolution in Egypt and Beyond," written by Associate Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Catherine Herrold, was reviewed in Ethics & International Affairs and in Mediterranean Politics.
See related: International Affairs, Middle East & North Africa
Taylor Talks to Christian Science Monitor About Putin’s Autocratic Leadership Style
Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article "Putin bares the flaws of autocracy for world to see."
See related: International Affairs, Russia, Ukraine
Medical Visits Related to Firearm Injuries Increased During COVID-19
When COVID-19 began its initial wave in the United States in March 2020, gun sales surged across the country.
Mihm Speaks to FedScoop About IRS Taxpayer Experience Office
Chris Mihm, adjunct professor of public administration and international affairs, spoke with FedScoop about the IRS opening a new taxpayer experience office.
See related: Federal, Taxation, United States
Jacobson Weighs in on Putin’s Military Playbook in Newsweek
Mark Jacobson, assistant dean for Washington Programs, was quoted in the Newsweek article, "How Putin's Bid to Copy Bush's Iraq War Playbook Ends in 'Shock and Awful'."
See related: Defense & Security, Russia, Ukraine
McDowell Quoted in Christian Science Monitor Article on Biden’s Handling of Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor article, "Biden’s high-wire act on Ukraine."
See related: International Affairs, NATO, Russia, Ukraine