- A KU center that arose to help Kansas with economic development
has changed its name, broadened its mission and aims to involve
more faculty.
The Institute for Public Policy and Business Research was renamed
the Policy Research Institute this summer, said Steven Maynard-Moody,
interim director and KU professor of public administration. It
is also developing a new identity.
Established in 1985, the institute has focused on state and local
economic development, economic modeling and economic-impact analysis.
At the new research institute, existing projects will continue
through the Center for Economic and Business analysis, Maynard-Moody
said.
A new Center for Metropolitan Studies will underscore KU's commitment
to providing research and service to the greater Kansas City
area.
George Frederickson, distinguished professor of public administration,
will lead that effort, Maynard-Moody said.
Deborah Gerner and Philip Schrodt, professors of political science,
will head a Center for International Political Analysis within
the institute.
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