The PhD in Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison trains scholars to conduct rigorous, policy-relevant research addressing complex challenges in public governance. The program integrates political science, economics, sociology, and law to evaluate and improve public institutions and policy outcomes at local, national, and global levels.
Evaluating the Impact of Universal Basic Income Pilots
Data-Driven Approaches to Urban Transportation Planning
Fiscal Federalism and Intergovernmental Transfers in the U.S.
The Role of Public Participation in Environmental Policymaking
Comparative Policy Analysis of Global Climate Change Agreements
Economic Incentives and Health Insurance Enrollment
Digital Government Services and Civic Engagement
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Early Childhood Intervention Programs
Public Sector Innovation and Bureaucratic Performance
Administrative Burden in Accessing Welfare Programs
The Politics of Evidence-Based Policymaking
Behavioral Nudges in Tax Compliance Policies
Resilience Planning in Municipal Emergency Management
The Effects of Housing Policy on Racial Segregation
Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure Development
Evaluating Medicaid Expansion Outcomes Across States
Machine Learning for Predicting Policy Effectiveness
Regulatory Frameworks for Autonomous Vehicle Deployment
The Role of Nonprofits in Local Policy Implementation
Cross-National Governance Indicators and Institutional Quality
Contribute to evidence-based governance by leading research on public institutions, policy design, and social equity.
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