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Our ultimate goal: to improve social welfare by informing and influencing decision-making in the public and private sectors. Along the way, we are leading a creative revolution in how scientists conduct social science and economic research through the use of innovative technology. Tomorrow is here, today.

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Center for Economic and Social Research Joins Schaeffer Institute, Building on USC’s Strengths in Social Science and Policy Impact

The Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) has joined the USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service and the USC Price School of Public Policy, building on USC’s strengths in social science research and creating new opportunities to connect that work with public policy.

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