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Our Mission
Collaborating to Solve Policy Problems
The Policy Network is a student-run progressive think tank that collaborates on and analyzes solutions to the biggest policy problems we face today. Our mission is to bring together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds to tackle these challenges head-on and create lasting solutions for a better world.
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Education
The education sector is building policy solutions to
address the problem of inaccessibility to affordable
higher education.
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Economy
The economy sector is working on creating policy solutions pertaining to the oversight and reduction of risks associated with predatory micro-financing.
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Healthcare
The healthcare sector is focusing on creating policy solutions to improve mental health resource access for UNC students.
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Individual Briefs
We encourage members and contributors to submit their own work to be included in publication. Please contact the Network to discuss options.