Students found the WisCaregiver Careers program has a present value of net benefits of $5.77 million over the 26-month period analyzed. The program promotes certified nursing assistant (CNA) employment in nursing homes by providing reimbursement …
Research
Recreational Marijuana in Wisconsin: A Benefit-Cost Analysis
Students analyzed marijuana decriminalization and marijuana legalization in Wisconsin, estimating the social and economic costs and benefits of these two policy alternatives over a five-year time horizon.
A Benefit-Cost Analysis of Expanding Access to Child Care in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Students completed a benefit-cost analysis of three potential alternatives to current policy to increase the availability and affordability of child care in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Observing Prosecutorial Outcomes in the City of Madison
This report, prepared for the Office of the City Attorney of Madison, Wisconsin, analyzes the forfeitures issued for municipal citations by race, sex, and age.
Wisconsin’s Residential Building Code: Understanding Challenges for Residential Building Codes and Hazard Resiliency
This report investigates Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) and studies model residential building codes for updating the UDC.
Wisconsin School Mental Health Services: Comparative Analysis and Successful Practices
This report contains a comparative analysis of state-level policies for K-12 school mental health in Wisconsin and six other states.
Impact of Fiscal Stabilizers on the Labor Market within the European Union
This report presents findings drawn from literature reviews and data analyses evaluating the effectiveness of various short-time work (STW) schemes in 26 EU countries and the US.
Housing Siting Criteria and Development Strategies for the Fox Cities and Greater Outagamie County Region
This report examines the Fox Cities and Greater Outagamie County Region’s housing landscape and provides a decision-making framework to identify areas best suited for affordable housing development.
Provider Insights and Policy Innovations: Exploring Supports for Child Care Business Viability in Outagamie County
This report focuses on the business challenges that local child care providers face in Outagamie County.
The WTO, Trade, and Environmental Governance
This report for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explores the intersection of trade and the environment.