Project Archive

  

The Cumulative Effect of the PreK-3rd Education Experience on English Language Learners

The primary goal of this study is to understand how the cumulative primary school experience influences the academic proficiency of English Language Learners

Assessing the Design, Adoption, and Impact of State Solar Financial Incentives

As the nation considers how to transition to a clean energy economy, it appears committed to utilizing financial incentives to encourage adoption of solar

Cybersegregation: Is Neil a More Desirable Tenant than Tyrone or Jorge?

Racial and ethnic minorities encounter unlawful discrimination approximately one out of every five times they inquire about renting a home. 

Developing a Semiotic Framework for How People Learn Science Across Contexts

Recent results from standardized assessments indicate that science is one of the most challenging subjects for students and that American students

Iowa Property Tax Study

This project involves research on four areas of local public finance. We will identify and review methods used by states to value agricultural, residential,

Economic Competitiveness of Washington, DC and the Region

 Our project asked what affects the economic competitiveness of the District of Columbia and why business establishments locate (or do not locate) in the District. 

The Determinants of Residential Employment: A Literature Review

A review of existing theory and research findings on the determinants of employment for individuals and the probability of employment for individuals

Regional Economic Resilience

As part of the MacArthur Foundation’s project on regional resilience, the primary goals of our study were to identify through rigorous quantitative analysis

Economic Competitiveness and the Determinants of Sub-National Economic Activity: A Literature Review

A review of existing theory and research findings on regional and local competitive advantage and on firm location decisions.