Shaping Policy That Moves the World Forward
From health and economic systems to entrepreneurship and innovation, Batten scholars tackle today’s most pressing challenges with data-driven insight and leadership in action.
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Policy Areas
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Our research and teaching span critical policy domains that influence communities locally and globally.
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Organizational Behavior, Leadership & Behavioral ScienceAnalyzing how race shapes public systems and advancing policies that address inequities and expand opportunity. -
Democratic Institutions & Political BehaviorAnalyzing markets, labor systems, and fiscal decisions that shape economic mobility. -
Social Policy & Economic InequalityAnalyzing markets, labor systems, and fiscal decisions that shape economic mobility.
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Health Policy, Insurance & Social ProtectionHealth Policy, Insurance & Social Protection description
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Education, Labor Markets & Economic MobilityAnalyzing markets, labor systems, and fiscal decisions that shape economic mobility.
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Climate, Environmental Policy & RegulationAdvancing equitable access, public health systems, and mental health outcomes. -
National Security, Defense & Foreign PolicyAnalyzing how race shapes public systems and advancing policies that address inequities and expand opportunity.
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Humanitarian Policy & Global DevelopmentAnalyzing how race shapes public systems and advancing policies that address inequities and expand opportunity.
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Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology PolicyAnalyzing how race shapes public systems and advancing policies that address inequities and expand opportunity.
Our Approach
How Batten Approaches
Policy
We combine rigorous analysis with leadership development to turn research into real-world results.
Evidence-Based Analysis
We apply quantitative and qualitative methods to understand complex systems.
Leadership in Practice
We prepare leaders to translate research into action across sectors.
Ethical & Inclusive Frameworks
Our work centers equity, integrity, and long-term societal impact.
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Our Global
Policy Impact
From classrooms to capitals, Batten research informs policy decisions across sectors and around the world.
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40+ Policy Research Projects Annually
Faculty and students collaborate on applied research tackling real-world challenges.
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100+ Faculty Publications
Peer-reviewed research, policy briefs, and thought leadership published in leading academic journals.
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25 Countries Represented
A diverse student and alumni community bringing global perspectives to complex public challenges.
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13 Research Partnerships
A diverse student and alumni community bringing global perspectives to complex public challenges.
Battens reach is worldwide
Latest Policy
Insights
Explore the latest thinking in health policy from Batten’s faculty, students, and alumni
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DemocracyWhen Rudeness Masks Sexism: How Bias Hides in Plain SightNew research reveals that hostility toward men can create the illusion of fairness - making sexist behavior harder to recognize and challenge. -
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