Academic Research
The Pepperdine School of Public Policy is committed to constructing a vibrant community of academic and scholarly excellence in which faculty and students study, investigate, learn, and flourish together. Through research conducted by the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership, leading-edge faculty research, and annual policy research seminars, you will have limitless opportunities to become involved with scholars who conduct dynamic and internationally recognized policy research.
Faculty-authored research and working papers feature relevant policy topics, including the racial/ethnic gap in bank-account ownership, retirement saving among Hispanic women, broadband infrastructure, cigarette taxes and illicit trade, civic engagement in local communities, and violence in illicit markets.
On the pulse of thought leadership in public policy, conversations on key issues such as conservatism, religious liberty, viewpoint diversity in academia, and the US role in the world are featured in research for innovative academic programs, as well as our premier student-run scholarly journal, Pepperdine Policy Review.
Expert Speakers on Policy and Politics
At the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, we say, "You'll see policy differently from here." That's not just a reference to the breathtaking views on our campus, but also to our unique perspectives on policy and politics. Our faculty and policy experts welcome speaking to your students/organization about the following topics, either in person or via webinar!
For media inquiries, please contact Lena Pacifici.
Dean Pete Peterson
- National Politics
- California Policy and Politics
- Viewpoint Diversity in Academia
- Smart Cities
- Civic Engagement
Dr. Luisa Blanco
- Financial Health and Well-being
- Financial Literacy
- Financial Behavior
- Financial Knowledge
- Retirement Preparedness
- Economic Inclusion
Dr. Robert Kaufman
- Middle East
- Bush Doctrine
- American Foreign Policy
- International Affairs
Dr. Dayea Oh
- Applied Microeconomics
- Development Economics
- Labor Economics
- Political Economy
Dr. James Prieger
- Broadband Policy
- Cigarette Tax and Illicit Trade
- Economics
- Regulatory Issues
- Telecommunication
Dr. Kiron Skinner
- International Relations
- US Foreign Policy
- Political Strategy
- Cyber Security