This paper develops two statistical indicators for several states to assist policymakers in determining whether the state’s school funding system has achieved its goals.
Research
Increasing Electricity Reliability to Improve Vaccine Storage in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
In this report, La Follette students explore how unreliable electricity impacts vaccine spoilage and health outcomes related to vaccine-preventable diseases in three sub-Saharan countries.
Transitioning to Induction Stoves in Michigan: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
In this report, La Follette students examine the impacts on health and other factors if Michigan residents converted gas and electric stoves to induction ranges.
Eliminating Wisconsin’s Driver’s License Suspension Policy for Failure to Pay Forfeitures: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
In this report, La Follette students evaluate the economic effects of eliminating Wisconsin’s policy of suspending driver’s licenses for nonpayment of legal financial obligations.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of a City-Owned Childcare Center in Madison, Wisconsin
In this report, La Follette students assess six scenarios for a City of Madison-run childcare center.
The Dollar versus the Euro as International Currencies
The authors examine determinants of aggregate foreign exchange reserve holdings by central banks before observing central bank behavior.
Employer Insights and Policy Innovations for Child Care in Outagamie County
This report focuses on how local businesses experience child care shortages and their responses to solutions proposed by the authors.
Strategies to Promote Enrollment in the Madison Customer Assistance Program (MadCAP)
This report recommends strategies Madison Water Utility can use to promote enrollment in a program for low-income customers.
City of La Crosse Green Space Expansion
This report addresses how the heat island effect impacts the La Crosse community and analyzes mitigation strategies through the expansion of green spaces within the city.
Evaluation Criteria for DFC Advisory Firms
This report outlines criteria that the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation can use to evaluate entities and assess their capabilities as business advisors.