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James Robinson

Professor James Robinson Discusses Why Some Nations Prosper, Others Fail

In the News
It’s a simple question to ask, but seems impossible to answer: What causes one nation to succeed and another to fail? What exactly are the origins of global inequality?
DIVERSITY DAY

Diversity Day at Harris Public Policy

We host Diversity Day each year for talented underrepresented individuals to get to know the Harris School of Public Policy and its community. This fall, students participated in the first Diversity Day hosted in The Keller Center. Watch the video, read the full recap, and read Hana Passen, MSCAPP 2021, reflect on the experience.

Get to Know Harris! A Webinar with Current Students

Admissions
Please join us for a Webinar with Current Students.
Krisinda Doherty

Harris Program Director Krisinda Doherty Shares Challenges and Successes with Higher Ed Peers at NASPAA

News
As the director of the increasingly popular Evening Master’s Program (EMP) at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, Krisinda Doherty understands firsthand what it’s like to build a high-quality program to help busy professionals.
Luis Martinez

Assistant Professor Luis Martinez Studies GDP Growth Rate Measurement

In the News
A comparison of nighttime lights and GDP growth statistics suggests that most non-democracies inflate yearly GDP growth rates.
Dean Katherine Baicker

Dean Katherine Baicker Discusses the Logistics of Medicare Expansion

In the News
Health care reform will cause strain on our current system. Baicker analyzes this challenge.
Farinella

Opinion: Taking Bias Out of the Ballot Box

News
In this age of hyper-partisanship and conspiracy-minded digital echo chambers, it is more important than ever that courts and policy makers assure that our nation’s electoral process is beyond reproach. But a federal court in Florida could change that.
David Chrisinger

Writing Program Associate Director David Chrisinger Discusses U.S. Involvement in Yemen

In the News
The war in Yemen began with the overthrow of the transitional government from the Arab Spring. The situation is bloody and complicated, with few clear answers.
admitted students

Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program: Benefits of Applying Early

It isn’t too early to apply to the Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Program! Here we outline the benefits of applying well in advance.

Webinar: Women's Leadership in the Workplace

Alumni
Join us for a webinar with McKinsey Partner Irina Starikova, one of the authors of McKinsey's "Women in the Workplace."

NYC: Alumni Holiday Gathering

Alumni
Join your New York City Harris Alumni Chapter for a holiday gathering to connect and network with fellow Harris alumni in your region.
Damon Jones

Associate Professor Damon Jones Discusses Student Debt Payoff Proposal

In the News
The suggestion that those with student debt use retirement accounts to pay it ignores the reality that those with larger student loan burdens may have less in retirement savings.