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Bill Simonsen is a Professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on public sector financial management and policy, including municipal bond sales and citizen participation in public decisions. He has held editorial roles in journals like Public Budgeting & Finance and collaborates with Mark Robbins. He directed the MPA program at UConn from 2001 to 2014 and previously led programs at the University of Oregon.
Education:
- B.A. in Geography, SUNY at Oswego (1979)
- MCRP in City/Regional Planning, Harvard University (1981)
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, New York University (1991)
Research Interests: Simonsen’s work addresses municipal bond market dynamics, including interest rate calculations and debt policies, alongside innovative methods for incorporating citizen preferences into public decision-making. His recent collaborations emphasize practical applications of deliberative citizen engagement.
Awards:
- 2015 Aaron Wildavsky Award
- 2008 NASPAA Teaching Award
Advising/Grants: Directed MPA programs for 27 years across two universities. His grants include studies on bond market structures and citizen participation frameworks. Collaborates with Mark Robbins on participatory budgeting methodologies.
Labs/Teams: Active in public policy research networks, co-authoring works on municipal finance and public engagement techniques.
