Research
The USC Price Center for Social Innovation brings an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approach to social innovation research. Through relevant, rigorous research, Price Center faculty explore a variety of topics that seek to inform and advance new models of equity and opportunity for low-income children and families.
Highlights
Top Los Angeles County Public Schools for Underserved Students
Innovate Public Schools, USC Price Center for Social Innovation, USC Rossier School of Education
Payment by Results and Social Impact Bonds: Outcome-based payment systems in the UK and US
Professor Gary Painter
Research Areas
Pathways to Opportunity
The zip code in which one grows up is a primary determinant of life outcomes. Developing successful cradle to career pathways for families and children living in low-income communities is a critical component of the Price Center’s mission. The Price Center develops and disseminates research that explores new approaches to increasing opportunity for low-income residents through education, jobs, housing, and transportation.
New Models to Deliver Social Impact
New models to advance social impact include new organizational forms, financing models, public-private collaborations, and technologies. The Price Center seeks to advance the understanding and application of these models, including how technological innovation can be used to improve social outcomes.