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“Although analyzing and interpreting complex data is a critical element of my work, the ability to elicit and understand what stakeholders are seeking to accomplish is equally important.”

Durlauf spoke about threats to higher education, the state of freedom of expression on campus, the status of DEI initiatives nationwide, the merits of the policies aimed at addressing historical injustices in the United States, and more.

“I’m eager to continue applying the training in data analysis and programming, econometrics, and mixed-methods research I received at Harris.”

Baicker is a leading scholar in the economic analysis of health care policy. Her research focuses on the effectiveness of public and private health insurance, including the effects of health system reforms on the distribution and quality of care.

Samantha Kent, AM’20, is the Director of Public Policy Analysis for the Washington, D.C.-based American Forest & Paper Association. Here, she discusses her road to, and from, the Harris School of Public Policy.

“I want to be the best researcher I can be for an issue that inspires me and contribute to addressing a real social problem in a meaningful way.”