Georgia’s energy consumption costs are among the highest in America, study finds
The Atlanta Journal-Constitutioncited comments by Lisa Schweitzerof the USC Price School on how ease of access affects transportation and energy costs across the country. According to University of Southern California professor Lisa Schweitzer, “transport and access make a fairly large difference in many states for gasoline costs.” Full article here
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Tunnel Under Los Angeles may Happen Sooner Than Expected
Newsweek cited comments by Marlon Boarnet of the USC Price School about a possible move by the L.A. City Council to fast-track permitting for Elon Musk’s proposed underground tunnel project.
Resh publishes new article in premier Public Administration journal
by Justine Dodgen A new article co-authored by Bedrosian Faculty Affiliate Bill Resh was accepted into the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory. The article, entitled “A Systems Theory Approach to Innovation Implementation: Why Organizational Location Matters,” examines how the “success” of adopted innovations depends on both the source of innovation and the organizational Read more…
Citizenville
In this edition of the Bedrosian Book Club Podcast, the faculty discuss California lieutenant Governor, Gavin Newsom’s book Citizenville.
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Goals for British Government in the Digital Age
by Jeremy Loudenback By dispensing with paper-based public services and working smarter with technology, the British government may be able to realize £70 billion in savings by 2020, according to a new report from PolicyExchange (UK). With the U.K.’s widespread use of the Internet, especially on smartphones, many government services could Read more…