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SUMMARY:Inequality and Mobility in a Minimal Model for Evolving Income Distributions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, February 18 from 2-3:30 pm in 104 Lawrence Hall\, Gary “Hoov” Hoover will discuss\, “Inequality and Mobility in a Minimal Model for Evolving Income Distributions.” \nGary Hoover is the Executive Director of the Murphy Institute and a Professor of Economics and Affiliate Professor of Law at the University of Tulane.  Hoover is also the founding and current editor of the Journal of Economics\, Race\, and Policy and specializes in income distribution/poverty\, public finance\, and ethics in economics.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/inequality-and-mobility-in-a-minimal-model-for-evolving-income-distributions/
LOCATION:Lawrence Hall\, 3942 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T143000
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SUMMARY:Local Democratization and Public Finance: Lessons from the 1870 Municipal Reform in the Russian Empire
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, February 17\, 2025\, at 2:30 PM in Posvar 3415\, Dmitrii Kofanov will present “Local Democratization and Public Finance: Lessons from the 1870 Municipal Reform in the Russian Empire.” The talk will explore how subnational democratization shaped fiscal policies and public goods in authoritarian regimes\, focusing on the introduction of elected self-governance in Russian cities in the 1870s and 1880s. \nKofanov is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. Previously\, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at IPERG\, University of Barcelona. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research spans comparative politics and historical political economy\, with a focus on Russia and Eastern Europe. \nDownload here
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/local-democratization-and-public-finance-lessons-from-the-1870-municipal-reform-in-the-russian-empire/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T160000
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SUMMARY:US - Russia Relations: A Conversation with Caroline Savage
DESCRIPTION:On February 7 at 4 PM\, The Center for Governance and Markets will host a conversation with Caroline Savage\, Director of the Office of Russian Affairs at the US Department of State. The talk will focus on US-Russian relations and will be held in 4130 Posvar Hall. \nCaroline Savage is the Director of the Office of Russian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State\, and this talk will be a discussion on the diplomatic relations between United States and Russia. Savage is a distinguished Foreign Service Officer with extensive diplomatic experience including roles in U.S. Embassies Kazakhstan\, Azerbaijan and Mozambique. As a non-resident fellow at Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy\, her focus lies on diverse diplomatic leadership in foreign affairs. Savage holds degrees in Russian studies and has served in key positions on the National Security Council and the U.S. Department of State.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/us-russia-relations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T103000
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SUMMARY:Welcome to China? Foreign Donations and Domestic Contributions
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, December 17\, at 9:00 am\, Huafang Li will present\, “Welcome to China? Foreign Donations and Domestic Contributions.” Li will explore the interplay between domestic government funding and private donations to nonprofit organizations (NPOs) through the lens of the crowding-in and crowding-out theories. This study integrates political and managerial perspectives to assess how foreign donations influence domestic contributions in authoritarian contexts\, using data from Chinese foundations from 2013 to 2016. \nLi’s research highlights the dual role of foreign donations in supporting public goods while potentially challenging authoritarian stability. Despite a significant decline in foreign donations between 2014 and 2016\, his findings reveal no impact on government funding for NPOs receiving such contributions. Li will discuss the implications of these results for China’s nonprofit sector and the broader dynamics of civil society under authoritarian governance. \nHuafang Li is an Associate Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at University of Pittsburgh. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/china-foreign-donations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000
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SUMMARY:Civil War to Civil Discourse: Lessons from the Middle East for Syria
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, December 14\,at 4:00pm in Barco Law 229 (Alcoa Room) Faisal Al Mutar will lead a discussion\, “Civil War to Civil Discourse: Lessons from the Middle East for Syria.” Al Mutar will draw on his experiences in his native Iraq during a period of conflict and reflect on the challenges of fostering democracy\, education\, and civil discourse in Syria and the Middle East. He will also explore the broader implications of his efforts to support education\, innovation\, and civil society in a region marked by conflict and instability. \nFaisal Saeed Al Mutar is a social entrepreneur\, refugee\, and founder of Ideas Beyond Borders\, an organization that has driven large-scale change and fostered growth in the Middle East and beyond. He has built the organization into a leading platform for advancing innovation and policy reform in the Arab world\, which has provided support to millions of people across the region with access to resources that promote critical thinking and freedom of speech. Al Mutar received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama and an honorary doctorate from Whittier College in California.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/civil-war-to-civil-discourse-lessons-from-the-middle-east-for-syria/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T133000
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SUMMARY:Eurasia in an Age of Strategic Churn
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 4 at 12 pm\, Kamran Bokhari will present “Eurasia in an Age of Strategic Churn.” His talk will explore the evolving “arc of crisis” across southern Eurasia\, examining how ongoing domestic and regional conflicts have led to escalating instability in many states within this strategic region. Bokhari will explore how these dynamics may continue to shape the geopolitical landscape in the coming years.   \nKamran Bokhari is Senior Director of Eurasian Security and Prosperity at the New Lines Institute for Strategy & Policy\, where he is a co-founder. With over 20 years of experience in geopolitical analysis and strategic forecasting\, Bokhari has served as a senior consultant with The World Bank and a specialist at the University of Ottawa.  \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/eurasia-in-an-age-of-strategic-churn-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T131500
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
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SUMMARY:Resilience and Resistance: Afghan Women’s Fight Against the Taliban and the Role of Global Economic Sanctions
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 2 at 12:00 pm ET\, Hasina Jalal will discuss her paper\, “Resilience and Resistance: Afghan Women’s Fight Against the Taliban and the Role of Global Economic Sanctions.” The research analyzes the ways women-led Afghan social movements resist Taliban control. Drawing on interviews with activists\, former professionals\, and artists\, Jalal’s research sheds light on the unique challenges Afghan women face and their resilience amid intersecting crises.   \nHasina Jalal is a Ph.D. candidate in Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh and an Agora Fellow at the Center for Governance and Markets. She holds an MA in Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Northern Iowa\, where she was a Fulbright Scholar\, and an MBA from the American University of Afghanistan.   
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/resilience-and-resistance-afghan-womens-fight-against-the-taliban-and-the-role-of-global-economic-sanctions/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T120000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Diplomacy During Crises: A View from Israel and Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed\, Executive Director\, Arava Institute of Environmental Studies\, will join GSPIA Professor Jennifer Murtazashvili for a dialogue\, “Environmental Diplomacy During Crises: A View from Israel and Palestine.” \nDr. Abu Hamed previously served in the Israeli Ministry of Science\, Technology and Space\, first as the Director of Engineering and Applied Research and then as Deputy Chief Scientist\, including three months as Acting Chief Scientist of the State of Israel. Dr. Abu Hamed is a recognized leader in Middle Eastern environmental diplomacy focusing on renewable energy technology and regional cooperation. He is a recipient of the 2024 American Association for Advancement of Science David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy for his leadership in using science to build relationships across the Middle East\, particularly between Israelis and Palestinians\, to work together to address mutual environmental concerns. \nThe Arava Institute for Environmental Studies brings together Israeli\, Palestinian\, Jordanian\, and international students to protect fragile shared environmental resources\, eliminate conflict over these scarce natural resources\, and serve as a model for constructive peacemaking.  Through university-level courses and research projects\, it trains environmental leaders while fostering cooperation between communities that have been locked in conflict.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/environmental-diplomacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
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SUMMARY:You Can't Buy Hope\, So Where Can You Find It
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 19 at 4pm\, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of Congregation Tree of Life\, will engage in a community dialogue asking\, “You Can’t Buy Hope\, So Where Can You Find It?” \nRabbi Myers—who survived the murderous rampage of October 27\, 2018\, that killed 11 people—became the face of the largest antisemitic attack in US history. Since then\, he has set about sending the key message that love is stronger than hate. He contends that a lack of understanding of our neighbors leads to fear and sometimes loathing\, which can lead to acts of violence. \nMyers received the Heroes designation from CNN\, a Rescuer of Humanity medal from the Simon Wiesenthal Center\, a Rescuer of Humanity from Values in Action\, the John E. McGrady Award for Community Service from the Heinz Foundation\, and the Ronald H. Brown Leadership Award from the Urban League. \nKosher food will be provided.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/you-cant-buy-hope/
LOCATION:University Club\, 123 University Pl\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T131500
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SUMMARY:The Dynamics of Ukraine’s Decentralized Crisis Response During the Full-Scale Russian Invasion
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 13 at 12:00 pm ET\, Oleksandra Keudel will present “Polycentric Governance in Practice: The Dynamics of Ukraine’s Decentralized Crisis Response During the Full-Scale Russian Invasion.” The talk will explore how local authorities in Ukraine have mobilized resources\, knowledge\, and institutional innovations to handle war-related crises from 2022 to 2024. Keudel will examine the effectiveness of decentralized crisis management and the legitimacy of local governance approaches.   \nOleksandra Keudel is an Associate Professor at the Kyiv School of Economics and a Fellow at the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/polycentric-governane-ukraine/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
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SUMMARY:14th Five-Year Plan for Social Organization Development: China’s Nonprofit Sector in Transition
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Governance and Markets will host Qun Wang\, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Toledo\, to discuss: “The 14th Five-Year Plan for Social Organization Development: China’s Nonprofit Sector in Transition”.  \nWang will explore the Chinese party-state’s 14th Five-Year Plan\, which outlines the future of nonprofit organizations from 2021–2025. The discussion will offer insights into evolving state-NGO relations and the broader implications for China’s civil society. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/14th-five-year-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000
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SUMMARY:Losing Hearts and Minds: Ethnicity and Civilian Targeting in Myanmar’s Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 6 at 12 pm ET\, Kamran Hakiman will present his research\, “Losing Hearts and Minds: Ethnicity and Civilian Targeting in Myanmar’s Civil War.” This study investigates why states use indiscriminate violence against some civilian populations following guerrilla attacks but not others\, focusing on Myanmar’s post-coup civil war. Hakiman uses township-level violence data to analyze how co-ethnicity and co-religion affect state responses in Myanmar\, providing insight into the complex relationship between civilian reprisals and perceived population “winnability.” Read the paper HERE.  \nKamran Hakiman is a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. His work examines decentralized collective action and democratization\, with field research experience in conflict zones across Myanmar\, Afghanistan\, Ethiopia\, Kenya\, and beyond. He holds a BA in Philosophy from Maryville College and an MPP from Harvard University. 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/myanmar-civil-war/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T180000
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SUMMARY:We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 4 at 4:30 pm ET\, Musa al-Gharbi will discuss his new book\, We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite (Princeton University Press). Al-Gharbi explores how the rise of “symbolic capitalists”—professionals in fields like education\, media\, law\, and NGOs—contribute to social and economic inequalities\, despite commitments to social justice.    \nMusa al-Gharbi is a sociologist and assistant professor at Stony Brook University. His research focuses on the political economy of knowledge production and the societal impact of scholarly and journalistic outputs.    \nCarissa Slotterback\, Dean and Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs\, will provide some opening remarks.  The first 10 people to register using the link below\, and attend on the day will get a free copy of the book. There will also be pizza provided for all attendees.  \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/woke-contradictions-new-elite/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T143000
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SUMMARY:Who Fills the Seats? Publicly Employed Women in Russian Municipal Politics
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, October 30 at 1:30 pm ET\, Valeria Umanets will present\, “Who Fills the Seats? Publicly Employed Women in Russian Municipal Politics\,” based on her research on women’s political engagement in Russia’s local politics. Her study explores how women’s involvement in municipal governance helps stabilize authoritarian regimes by enhancing the delivery of essential welfare services. The research draws on interviews with municipal representatives\, fieldwork observations\, and electoral data analysis.  \nValeria Umanets is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Russian\, East European\, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MPhil from the University of Oxford.   \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/who-fills-the-seats-russia/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T160000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Modernity: Contemporary Religiosities of Muslim and Druze Students in Israel
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 21 at 3 pm\, Sawsan Kheir will present\, “Navigating Modernity: Contemporary Religiosities of Muslim and Druze Students in Israel.” The paper examines how young adult Muslim and Druze university students in Israel navigate the interaction between their religious beliefs and contemporary societal norms. Using psychological and comparative methods\, her research explores how socio-political and cultural contexts shape religious identities and expressions among these minority communities.   \nSawsan Kheir is a doctoral candidate at the University of Haifa (Israel) and Åbo Akademi University (Finland). She is a teaching fellow and lecturer with CGM partner The Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies at the University of Haifa.  \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/navigating-modernity-israel/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
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SUMMARY:The Judeo-Islamic Tradition: A Forgotten Story
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Governance and Markets will host Mustafa Akyol\, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute\, to discuss: The Judeo-Islamic Tradition: A Forgotten Story. \nAkyol will discuss key ideas from his recent book\, The Islamic Moses: How the Prophet Inspired Jews and Muslims to Flourish Together and Change the World. The talk will address historical episodes of coexistence and collaboration between Jewish and Muslim communities\, drawing attention to how these experiences can inform current perspectives on governance and pluralism. This event is part of the Center’s Governing Deep Differences Speaker Series\, which explores the ways individuals and communities create governance systems that promote peaceful coexistence and productive cooperation in diverse societies. \nThe first 10 people to register for the event (in person) and attend on the day will get a free copy of Akyol’s book. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/the-judeo-islamic-forgotten/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000
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SUMMARY:NGOs as Policy Entrepreneurs: Transnational Advocacy and Mechanisms for Greening the Belt and Road Initiative
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Governance and Markets will host Hui Li\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Hong Kong\, and May Farid\, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies\, University of San Diego\, to discuss: “Greening the Belt and Road Initiative: The Role of NGOs in Environmental Governance”.  \nLi and Farid will examine how international and Chinese nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) influence environmental policy within China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Their talk will highlight the crucial role of NGOs in shaping environmental governance and offer insights for fostering sustainability in large-scale infrastructure projects.  \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/ngos-as-policy/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
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SUMMARY:2024 ALPA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 Afghanistan Law and Political Science Association (ALPA) Annual Conference: Law\, Society\, and Politics in Afghanistan: Prospects for Dialogue\, Inclusion\, and Representation. This hybrid event\, hosted in Washington\, D.C.\, on October 11-12\, will convene Afghan and international experts to discuss legal and socio-political challenges in Afghanistan under the Taliban and beyond. The conference provides a platform for collaborative research and discussion on key issues of dialogue\, inclusion\, and representation\, offering valuable insights into Afghanistan’s evolving legal and political landscape. \nAs a global network of researchers focused on pluralism\, intellectual diversity and bridging the gap between theory and real-world challenges\, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Governance and Markets is proud to be a co-host of this event. \nMore information on the conference can be found HERE.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/2024-alpa-annual-conference/
LOCATION:American University: SIS Building\, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T184500
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Polarization: Beginning with How We Think
DESCRIPTION:On October 10th\, the Center for Governance and Markets is excited to host a book talk featuring Dr. Ilana Redstone\, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and author of The Certainty Trap: Why We Need to Question Ourselves More and How We Can Judge Others Less. Co-hosted by the Year of Discourse and Dialogue\, the Institute of Politics (IOP)\, and All Angles at GSPIA\, this event will take place at the William Pitt Union\, Lower Lounge\, from 3:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. \nAt 5:00 p.m.\, the event will open to faculty\, staff\, and the public. Dr. Jennifer Murtazashvili will facilitate a fireside chat with Dr. Redstone\, followed by a Q&A session. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in a thoughtful conversation on how we can overcome polarization by rethinking our approach to certainty and judgment. \nThe first hour of the event\, starting at 3:45 p.m.\, is designed exclusively for students and includes a meal. Dr. Redstone will engage students with interactive exercises that bring the concepts from The Certainty Trap to life. The first 100 students to register will also receive a free copy of the book. Don’t miss this unique event! \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/overcoming-polarization/
LOCATION:William Pitt Union\, 3959 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
CREATED:20241010T151824Z
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SUMMARY:Bohemia\, Prague\, and Franz Kafka – Intercultural Contexts in Central Europe
DESCRIPTION:The lecture by Prof. Dr. Steffen Höhne\, “Bohemia\, Prague\, and Franz Kafka – Intercultural Contexts in Central Europe\,” will explore Franz Kafka’s work in relation to the cultural and political dynamics of Bohemia and Prague. The event will also include a discussion with students from Prof. Dr. Amy Colin’s Kafka seminar. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/kafka-central-europe/
LOCATION:Cathedral of Learning\, 4200 Fifth Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
CREATED:20240821T054920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T145717Z
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SUMMARY:WINIR 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 19-21\, 2024 \nLocation: Pittsburgh\, PA\, USA \nThe Center for Governance and Markets (CGM) at the University of Pittsburgh is pleased to co-host the Ninth WINIR Conference: Institutional Resilience and Recovery\, organized in collaboration with the World Interdisciplinary Network for Institutional Research (WINIR). This conference will explore the resilience of governance systems and their ability to respond to and recover from crises such as economic downturns\, political instability\, and environmental calamities. Given recent global events\, the need for a deeper interdisciplinary understanding of how institutions rebuild and adapt in the face of crises is more critical than ever. \nConference Overview: \nThis event will focus on the processes and mechanisms through which institutions recover and adapt\, using Pittsburgh and the broader Rust Belt region as a case study of economic reinvention and social adaptation. The conference will feature a mix of empirical analyses\, theoretical advancements\, and case studies\, drawing parallels with Pittsburgh’s journey and offering contrasting narratives of change from around the world. \nKeynote Speakers: \nJennifer Lackey (Northwestern University\, USA)\nTymofiy Mylovanov (Kyiv School of Economics\, Ukraine & University of Pittsburgh\, USA) \nAdditional Information: \nThe conference will open in the afternoon of Thursday\, September 19\, and conclude with a dinner on Saturday\, September 21\, where the 2024 Elinor Ostrom Prize and the JOIE Reviewer of the Year Award will be announced. An optional tour will be available on Sunday\, September 22. \nThe conference will be preceded by a WINIR Young Scholars Workshop on Wednesday\, September 18\, with a separate call for papers to be circulated. \nOrganizing Committee: \nPaul Dragos Aligica: pdragos@mercatus.gmu.edu\nJennifer Brick Murtazashvili: jmurtaz@pitt.edu\nFrancesca Gagliardi: f.gagliardi@herts.ac.uk\nDavid Gindis: david.gindis@warwick.ac.uk\nLyndal Keeton: lyndal.keeton@wits.ac.za\nIlia Murtazashvili: ilia.murtazashvili@pitt.edu \nGenerous support for the WINIR Conference on Institutional Resilience and Recovery is provided by various partners and sponsors. \nFor more information\, visit the official WINIR 2024 event page or contact the organizing committee.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/winir-2024-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
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SUMMARY:Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Frank Barry \nThe Center for Governance and Markets is hosting a special event featuring Bloomberg Opinion columnist Frank Barry. He will discuss his new book\, Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy\, which explores America’s deep political and cultural divides through a reflective journey along the Lincoln Highway. By engaging with everyday citizens\, Barry uncovers personal stories that offer insights into how Americans can find common ground. Kristin Kanthak\, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh\, will provide commentary. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/back-road-american-democracy/
LOCATION:Barco Law Building\, 3900 Forbes Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15260\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
CREATED:20240821T080614Z
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SUMMARY:WINIR 2024 Young Scholars Pre-Conference Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 18\, 2024 \nLocation: Pittsburgh\, PA\, USA \nThe WINIR 2024 Young Scholars Pre-Conference Workshop on Bridging Divides will be hosted at the Center for Governance and Markets (CGM) at the University of Pittsburgh. This workshop is designed to support emerging scholars by providing them with a platform to present their research\, receive feedback from experienced academics\, and engage in discussions that explore how institutional theory can help societies with deep cultural and political differences coexist peacefully and thrive. \nWorkshop Focus: \nThis year’s workshop will delve into the complexities of bridging divides within societies\, focusing on institutional frameworks that promote peaceful coexistence and the resolution of deep-rooted conflicts. Young scholars will present papers that offer fresh perspectives on how institutions can be leveraged to foster social cohesion\, reduce tensions\, and build inclusive governance structures. \nWhy Attend? \nGuidance and Mentorship: Participants will benefit from direct engagement with senior scholars who will provide valuable insights and guidance to help refine their research.\nNetworking Opportunities: The workshop offers a unique chance to connect with peers and established scholars\, building relationships that can support future research collaborations.\nPresentation Experience: Young scholars will have the opportunity to present their work in a supportive environment\, gaining critical feedback that can enhance their research. \nImportant Information: \nThis workshop is a prelude to the Ninth WINIR Conference on Institutional Resilience and Recovery\, offering young scholars an early opportunity to engage with the conference theme and broader institutional research community. \nFor more details about the workshop and how to participate\, please visit the official WINIR Young Scholars Workshop page.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/winir-2024-young-pre-conference-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T100000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
CREATED:20241007T145214Z
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SUMMARY:Enforcing Boundaries: China's Overseas NGO Law and Operational Constraints for Global Civil Society
DESCRIPTION:Meng Ye\, Georgia State University & Andrew Heiss\, Georgia State University \nChina’s 2016 Overseas NGO (ONGO) Law is part of a larger global trend of increased legal restrictions on international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs). A growing body of research analyzes the broad effects of this crackdown on INGOs\, finding a divergence in formal de jure laws and the de facto implementation of those laws. The causes and mechanisms of this divergence remain less explored. \nIn a recent paper authored by Meng Ye and Andrew Heiss\, they use the case of China to explore how political demands to both restrict and embrace INGOs have shaped the international nonprofit sector in the five years since the ONGO Law came into effect. They argue that to bolster regime stability\, governments use civil society laws as policy tools to influence INGO behavior. They test this argument through Bayesian analysis of administrative data from all formally registered INGOs\, complemented by a comparative case study of two environmental INGOs. They find that INGO issue areas\, missions\, and pre-existing relationships with local government officials influence the degree of operating space available for INGOs. Their findings offer insights into the practical effects of INGO restrictions and the dynamics of closing civic space worldwide. \n 
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/enforcing-boundaries-china/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240914
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Local Governance and the Path to Peace in Myanmar
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 12-13\, 2024 \nLocation: Center for Governance and Markets\, University of Pittsburgh \nJoin us for a critical workshop titled “Local Governance and the Path to Peace in Myanmar\,” organized by the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. This event is a timely response to the rapidly evolving situation in Myanmar\, aiming to foster discussions and strategies for resolving long-standing conflicts and building trust among diverse ethnic and regional groups in the country. \nWorkshop Overview: \nThis workshop will bring together scholars\, practitioners\, and civil society leaders\, along with US-based academics and political scientists\, to exchange experiences and strategies for tackling local challenges and fostering trust across ethnic and regional divides. The discussions will focus on alternative governance arrangements developed by civil society groups in Myanmar\, with particular attention to: \n\nGovernance and Conflict Resolution: Exploring innovative governance models and strategies that address the root causes of conflicts in Myanmar.\nRegional Stability: Analyzing the role of local governance in promoting regional stability and democratic governance.\nPublic Service Delivery: Discussing the organization of representation and public service delivery at local\, regional\, and national levels.\n\nWhy Attend? \nThe participation of ‘on the ground’ stakeholders from Myanmar is crucial for the success of this workshop. Their insights will significantly contribute to academic research and policy recommendations related to governance\, conflict resolution\, and regional stability. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts and practitioners working towards peace and stability in Myanmar\, making it a must-attend for anyone invested in these issues. \nContact: \nFor more information\, please contact the Center for Governance and Markets at (412) 648-7394 or info@cgm.pitt.edu.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/workshop-peace-myanmar-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Digital Management on Volunteer Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Hui Yin\, Zhejiang University \nDigital technologies have been widely used for volunteer management\, but their impact on volunteer outcomes has rarely been studied. Based on the motivation-hygiene theory\, this study divides digital management into two categories – monitoring and empowering\, and further applies the psychological contract theory to study the mechanism through which digital management affects volunteer outcomes. \nThrough a questionnaire survey of 1\,980 Chinese volunteers on digital platforms\, the results show that: empowerment-oriented digital management positively affects volunteer outcomes by positively influencing volunteers’ relational psychological contracts; monitoring-oriented digital management negatively affects volunteer outcomes by positively influencing volunteers’ transaction psychological contracts. The complexity of volunteer service weakens the mediating role of psychological contracts in the impact of digital management on volunteer outcomes. The research reveals differentiated influence mechanisms of various digital management strategies on volunteer productivity\, providing insights to advance the digital management for volunteers. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/digital-management-china/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
CREATED:20240807T184326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161521Z
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SUMMARY:Government Funding and Nonprofit Performance: Exploring the Mediating Roles of Private Donations\, Volunteers and Network Quality
DESCRIPTION:Shen Yongdong\, Zhejiang University \nThere is a general consensus in the existing literature that government funding plays an important role in improving the performance of human services nonprofit organizations. However\, most of these studies focus on Western countries and we do not know the mechanisms through which such impacts take place in non-Western contexts. Taking advantage of a unique dataset of central government funding to nonprofits in China\, we find that private donations (Treasure)\, volunteers (Time)\, and network quality (Tie) are important mediators in this government funding–nonprofit performance relationship. While private donations mediate the impact of government funding on both types of nonprofit performance\, volunteers and network quality only have a mediating impact on service delivery and policy advocacy\, respectively. These findings suggest that government funding leverages divergent resources to influence nonprofit performance adapting local contexts.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/government-funding-china/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
CREATED:20250812T143350Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Religion for Social Cohesion: Managing Ethnic Diversity in Haifa
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 28\, at 12 PM in Posvar 4130\, Uriel Simonsohn will present “Harnessing Religion for Social Cohesion: Managing Ethnic Diversity in Haifa.” This presentation will explore the fragility of intercommunal relations in Israel\, particularly in mixed cities\, where economic disparities and social divisions have historically fueled unrest. Drawing comparisons with the events of May 2021\, Simonsohn will highlight the role of interreligious dialogue in mitigating conflict and fostering coexistence. \nUriel Simonsohn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Haifa and the founding director of the Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies (HLRS). His work focuses on fostering religious pluralism\, interfaith dialogue\, and the practical application of religious studies to contemporary challenges. \nThis talk is part of the Governing Deep Differences Series at the Center for Governance and Markets and is co-hosted with the Jewish Studies Program.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/religion-in-haifa/
LOCATION:Wesley W. Posvar Hall\, 230 S Bouquet St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
CREATED:20240320T233353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161457Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Philanthropy and Volunteerism in China
DESCRIPTION:Reza Hasmath\, University of Alberta \nChina is experiencing increased socio-economic inequalities and reported social discontent in the 2020s. At the same time\, the Chinese state has reimagined the desired characteristics of a model citizen in the domain of philanthropy and volunteerism. Given the Chinese state’s signaling to suggest that a morally good citizen is one who engages in charity work and volunteerism\, the question remains why do we witness relatively high levels of citizen inaction in this domain? Leveraging data from the 2023 Chinese Altruistic Behaviour Survey\, a national survey conducted by the speaker that develops a socio-psychological profile of the altruistic citizen\, this talk delineates behavioral attributes of the citizenry that accounts for their philanthropic and voluntary action or inaction. The talk further discusses the implications of these findings for the future of state and civil society relations\, and more acutely\, for the state’s strategies for increasing philanthropic and voluntary action amongst the citizenry.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/the-future-of-philanthropy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T170036
CREATED:20241007T150653Z
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SUMMARY:Copyright Enforcement Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Kristelia Garcia\, Georgetown University\nIn private law\, private rights of action afford rights holders the authority—but not the obligation—to enforce a claim for remedies against a wrongdoer. This allows different rights holders to make different enforcement decisions in different circumstances and vis-à-vis different wrongdoers. In copyright law\, the enforcement decision can be especially variable. Some copyright owners enforce against one alleged infringer\, while declining to enforce against another. Some copyright owners delegate their enforcement decisions to an algorithm\, which may or may not consistently apply the criteria it is given (and which criteria may or may not comply with legal requirements). Others wield the threat of enforcement to accomplish ends either wholly or largely unrelated to the alleged infringement.  Relatively little scholarly attention has been paid to the enforcement decision-making process. \nPart of the challenge for study in this area is that private rights of action do not require an explanation; copyright owners may elect to enforce\, or forbear\, for a variety of reasons\, or for no reason.  Does enforcement necessarily imply wrongdoing? Does lack of enforcement necessarily suggest no harm? Is infringement necessarily harmful? Should we be as concerned about enforcement abuses in private law as we are in public law? More concerned?  The theory of selective enforcement developed here reveals the underappreciated role that private parties play in policymaking. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://pitt-cgm.dotfoundry.co/event/copyright-enforcement-decision-making-2/
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