Editor’s Remarks

April 26, 2023

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and adapts to a new normal, we are delighted to present to you a selection of articles that shed light on important public policy issues. These articles reflect our unwavering commitment to providing insightful and thought-provoking pieces that can stimulate discussion and hopefully, inspire action.

In this issue, you will find articles that explore a wide range of policy areas, covering topics like the relationship between paid maternity leave and the gender wage gap, the potential of cash transfer programs for disaster resilience, the impact of length of residence on the probability of voting, and how the International Labor Organization can respond to the threat of increasing child labor. Each of these articles offers a unique perspective, grounded in extensive research and in-depth analysis.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the authors, faculty reviewers, and our dedicated team of editors who worked tirelessly to ensure the quality and analytic rigor of these pieces. We hope that you, our reader, will enjoy this issue and find the articles as informative and illuminating as we do.

Sincerely,

Zhourui (Cloris) Li (MPP ’23) & Julia Stadlinger (MPP/MBA ’24)

2023 Senior Spring Editors