Carsey School of Public Policy

The FedGovSpend^TM Explorer Mobile App

Ever wonder where federal tax dollars go? Check out the FedGovSpend^TM Explorer App from the Carsey School and easily discover how federal spending breaks down by purpose. Learn more and download the app.
COVID-19 Economic Crisis: By State

With a disappointing national gain of only 278,000 jobs in April, most states’ recovery stalled after stronger job growth in February and March. The more than doubling of the national number for May is encouraging but the economy has a long way to go to full recovery. Read the updated report.
NH Listens: Celebrating Eleven Evolving Years!

Join the NH Listens teams on June 17 as they celebrate the anniversary of the organization's founding, as well as a year of challenge and accomplishment and a future of hope and fortitude for the work ahead. Register to attend.
Carsey School Programs and Students Receive Top UNH Sustainability Awards

Three programs and projects, four students, and five faculty fellows and authors at the Carsey School were awarded UNH Sustainability Awards on May 7. The UNH Sustainability Awards celebrate the University’s status as a leader in sustainability and promote the university-wide sustainability work of faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students. Learn more.
Deaths Exceeded Births in a Record Number of States in 2020

In this data snapshot, author Kenneth Johnson reports that many more deaths, fewer births, and less immigration produced the United States’ smallest percentage population gain in at least 100 years. Read the research.
Bringing Solar Energy to Low- and Moderate-Income Communities

The U.S. solar photovoltaics industry has taken off over the past decade, but without deliberate action low- and moderate-income communities could be left behind in the transition to clean energy. Read the research.
The Slow Dawn of Climate-Change Awareness, and Its Challenge for a Sustainable Planet

In this perspectives brief, author Larry Hamilton summarizes his research on public perceptions of climate change, drawing on a decade of nationwide and New Hampshire surveys. Read the research.
Four-in-Five Adults Are Vaccinated or Intend to Get a Vaccine

In this data snapshot, author Sarah Boege reports that by March 29, one-quarter of U.S. adults reported that they had already received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, 39.1 percent hadn’t yet been vaccinated but reported that they will “definitely” get one when available and another 17.4 percent said that they “probably” will. Read the research.

The Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire is nationally recognized for its research, policy education, and civic engagement. The ideas and ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are a touchstone for our faculty and students as we contribute to a more informed, healthy, equitable, peaceful and sustainable university, community, state, nation and planet. The school takes on pressing public issues with unbiased, accessible, and rigorous research; builds the policy and political problem-solving skills of its students; and brings people together for thoughtful dialogue and practical problem-solving. The school is a hub for work that spans its own faculty and staff, and faculty from across UNH and other institutions. The faculty boasts a national reputation and its work appears in leading journals. The school publishes forty policy-relevant briefs each year, offers three master's degree programs, and engages with experts, leaders, the media, and the public in the United States, New Hampshire, and around the world.

The Biden Administration's First 100 Days

On April 27, 2021, the Carsey School of Public Policy and UNH Alumni hosted a panel discussion on the Biden administration's first 100 days. Panelists included Rich Ashooh ’86, Ellen Fitzpatrick, Ryan Gibson, and Ella Nilsen ’13 and the discussion was moderated by Carsey School Director Michael Ettlinger. For more on this event, visit the event webpage.

Upcoming Events

June

17

Celebrating New Hampshire Listens and Eleven Evolving Years

Celebrating New Hampshire Listens and Eleven Evolving Years We hope you're able to join us on June 17 as we celebrate the anniversary of our founding, a year of challenge and accomplishment, and ...