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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 2h

Today at 3! Join us virtually for a discussion about older adult food insecurity.

RSVP here: syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 13d

Join us virtually on 10/8 at 3pm for a discussion about older adult food insecurity.

Colleen Heflin and Madonna Harrington Meyer will discuss their new book and the changes that are necessary to address older adult food insecurity.

RSVP: syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Syracuse University Lerner Center @sulernercenter.bsky.social · 5d

Lerner Affiliate, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern recently appeared on the Human Restoration Project's podcast with her co-author, Teresa Mares, to discuss their book, "Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain."

Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/Y5tYVqP @maxwellsu.bsky.social

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to CPR Postdoctoral Research Fellow, India Luxton, who was one of four postdoctoral students awarded the Vice President for Research Postdoctoral Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Work!

Learn more: news.syr.edu/2025/10/01/u...

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University Honors 4 Scholars During Postdoc Appreciation Week

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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · 7d

🏆 Award-winning research from the Maxwell X Lab!

Their Chicago study shows how clear instructions and text reminders greatly improved at-home lead test kit returns.

Simple changes, major impact.

Maxwell X Lab Receives Journal’s Best Paper Award for Chicago Study

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Syracuse University Lerner Center @sulernercenter.bsky.social · 8d

Did you know that only 55% of eligible older adults participate in SNAP? Learn how administrative burdens and state variation make #SNAP difficult for #olderadults to access in the latest brief from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/282/. @maxwellsu.bsky.social

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 13d

Join us virtually on 10/8 at 3pm for a discussion about older adult food insecurity.

Colleen Heflin and Madonna Harrington Meyer will discuss their new book and the changes that are necessary to address older adult food insecurity.

RSVP: syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 13d

"Debt Accumulation in Fossil Fuel-Reliant Localities During the Shale Boom and Implications for the Energy Transition" by CPR Graduate Research Associate, Brandon Charles, has been added to the CPR Working Paper Series.

Read the paper: surface.syr.edu/cpr/508/

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 14d

An @nber.org working paper by CPR Senior Research Associates, Monica Deza and Maria Zhu finds that being exposed to a higher share of female peers significantly improves mental health outcomes for both boys and girls.

Read the paper: www.nber.org/papers/w34269

More Girls, Fewer Blues: Peer Gender Ratios and Adolescent Mental Health

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 14d

A new book co-written by CPR Senior Research Associate, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern examines the essential role—and exploitation—of frontline workers across the food chain.

To learn more, visit: willworkforfoodbook.com

Will Work For Food – Labor Across the Food Chain

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John Cawley @johncawley.bsky.social · 15d

The webinar overview of the coming #EconJobMarket is now posted to the AEA website. It contains info about trends in the # of jobs, recent # of applications/interviews/flyouts/offers, and placement outcomes, as well as advice. #EconSky
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A Guide to the Job Market for New Economics PhDs

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Syracuse University Lerner Center @sulernercenter.bsky.social · 15d

Poor health, lack of access to healthy food & transportation challenges make it harder for older adults to obtain and consume healthy food. Learn how nonfinancial factors shape #olderadult #foodinsecurity in brief 4 of 6 from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/281/

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 19d

"Education and Fertility: Evidence from an Instrumental Variable Approach Using Higher Education Expansions in Turkey" by Badi H. Baltagi and Haci M. Karatas has been added to the CPR Working Paper Series.

Read the paper: surface.syr.edu/cpr/507/

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Center for Policy Design & Governance @cpdgmaxwell.bsky.social · 21d

Check out our latest Research to Practice Brief: “What Municipalities Really Want: Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence among New York State Municipal Leaders,” co-written by Nicholas Croce and Saba Siddiki.

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#ai #NewYork #rurality #governance #technology #researchmethods

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Syracuse University Lerner Center @sulernercenter.bsky.social · 22d

Many low-income older adults must choose between buying groceries and paying their bills. Learn more about how budget tradeoffs shape #olderadult #foodinsecurity in the latest brief from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/280/. @maxwellsu.bsky.social

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · 28d

How can policymakers reduce old age food insecurity in the U.S.? Read our experts’ five policy recommendations in this new #CPR #PolicyBrief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/506/

Follow along over the next 5 weeks as we continue to examine #foodinsecurity among #olderadults in the US. #SUFoodInsecuritySeries

Policy Recommendations to Reduce Old Age Food Insecurity in the United States

In 2023, 7.4 million adults ages 60 and over in the United States were food insecure. As the number of older people at risk of food insecurity in the U.S. continues to rise, effective policy responses...

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Syracuse University Lerner Center @sulernercenter.bsky.social · 29d

What share of older adults in the U.S. are food insecure? It’s higher than you think, and current definitions miss a large share of food insecure older adults.

Learn more about how food insecurity is measured in brief 1 of 6 from our #SUFoodInsecuritySeries: surface.syr.edu/lerner/279/.

How is Food Insecurity Measured in the United States and What Share of Older Adults are Food Insecure?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture measures food insecurity based on whether households had problems affording food during the last twelve months. Based on the current definition, in 2023 9.2% of hous...

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JHSB @jofhsb.bsky.social · 28d

In our Sept issue learn how Covid-19 changed the effects of county contexts on mortality: bit.ly/45Y8noc
Policy brief: bit.ly/4nqPLDc
By Jennifer Karas Montez @smonnat.bsky.social Emily E. Wiemers Douglas A. Wolf Xue Zhang
@cprmaxwell.bsky.social @syracuseu.bsky.social @cornelluniversity.bsky.social

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · Sep 4

A forthcoming book by CPR Senior Research Associate, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern titled, "Will Work for Food" chronicles labor across the food chain, connecting the entire food system—from fields to stores, restaurants, home kitchens, and even garbage dumps.

Learn more: news.syr.edu/blog/2025/08...

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Congrats to CPR Senior Research Associate, Leonard Lopoo, and CPR Alumni, Sarah Souders and Emily Cardon for receiving the @jbpa.bsky.social's 2024/2025 Best Paper Award!

Read the paper here: journal-bpa.org/index.php/jb...

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Center for Policy Design & Governance @cpdgmaxwell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us for the first Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative (LAPPRI) Research Seminar on 17 September 2025 from 1-2PM EDT! Fabiano Jorge Soares will present on his research, “Steal or Starve: Does Investing in Food Security Reduce Crime? Evidence from São Paulo.”

RSVP: lnkd.in/ebZfgAUg

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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · Aug 22

Big news at Maxwell! 🌟

17 faculty members have new promotions for 2025-26—including eight who earned tenure. Their research spans AI, health, history and more. Join us in congratulating them!

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Maxwell School Announces Faculty Promotions for 2025-26

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John Cawley @johncawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

If you'll be on the #EconJobMarket this coming year, you may want to join this webinar by @aereorg.bsky.social, titled, "Navigating Uncertain Waters: Advice for the Current Job Market," with Min Gong & @adrienneohler.bsky.social. 29 Sept 2025 @ 11am ET.

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · Aug 20

Learn about the barriers that limit FPCs’ engagement w/ labor issues in this @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR #PolicyBrief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/503/

Why Are Food System Workers Excluded from Local Food Policy Councils?

One in seven workers in the United States is employed in food labor jobs, yet these jobs are among the lowest paid and least regulated in the country. Food Policy Councils (FPCs) have emerged to expan...

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Syracuse University Center for Policy Research @cprmaxwell.bsky.social · Aug 20

Food Policy Councils (FPCs) bring together stakeholders to improve access to healthy food, support local economies, & promote sustainable practices. Yet, from 2016-23, less than 2% of #FPCs identified food laborers as a top 3 priority.

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Maxwell School @maxwellsu.bsky.social · Aug 15

Professor @johncawley.bsky.social, a leading health economist whose research has revealed data about everything from soda taxes to menu calorie labeling, joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair in Public Policy. @cprmaxwell.bsky.social
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Renowned Health Economist Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair

Renowned Health Economist John Cawley Joins Maxwell as Moynihan Chair

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