About the CenterCenter for Economics & Public PolicyCEPPCEPP brings together the talents and contributions of economists and economics-related researchers from across the university. Based in the Department of Economics, the center provides a focal point for scholars in sociology, social ecology, business, education, law and engineering who engage in economics-related public policy research.David NeumarkDirector -- Economics Professor UC IrvineTo improve analysis, formulation and debate on economics-related public policy issues at the international, national, state and local levels. ResearchBrings economics-related public policy research – especially by UCI faculty and students – to policymakers, the public generally, and the UCI community1UCI FacultyUCI StudentsPolicymakersThe Public UCI CommunityDisseminationDisseminate policy-related research of center faculty to the media and the policy community through targeted studies, its website and its network of policymakers1.1MediaPolicy CommunityPublic PolicyStrengthen the public policy focus of economics-related research at UCI.2SeminarsHold policy-related seminars for faculty and graduate students and increases UCI’s interaction with the policy community2.1Master’s of Public PolicyIncrease student and faculty involvement in the new Master’s of Public Policy Program2.2EventsOrganizes universitywide events discussing current policy issues, involving center faculty and high-profile public figures.2.3UCI FacultyPublic Figures2013-11-02http://www.economicsandpublicpolicy.uci.edu/epp_aboutOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net