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Workshop Reports

The Workshop in Public Affairs (PA 869) and the Workshop in International Public Affairs (PA 860) are the capstone courses for our master’s degree programs.

Working in teams, students produce research-based, analytical, evaluative, and prescriptive reports for clients in the public, non-governmental, and private sectors that range from municipal government offices to international development organizations.

Observing Prosecutorial Outcomes in the City of Madison

Posted on June 27, 2022

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.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

Wisconsin’s Residential Building Code: Understanding Challenges for Residential Building Codes and Hazard Resiliency

Posted on May 25, 2022

This report investigates Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) and studies model residential building codes for updating the UDC.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

Wisconsin School Mental Health Services: Comparative Analysis and Successful Practices

Posted on May 25, 2022

This report contains a comparative analysis of state-level policies for K-12 school mental health in Wisconsin and six other states.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

Impact of Fiscal Stabilizers on the Labor Market within the European Union

Posted on May 25, 2022

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.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

Housing Siting Criteria and Development Strategies for the Fox Cities and Greater Outagamie County Region

Posted on May 25, 2022

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.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

Provider Insights and Policy Innovations: Exploring Supports for Child Care Business Viability in Outagamie County

Posted on May 25, 2022

This report focuses on the business challenges that local child care providers face in Outagamie County.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

The WTO, Trade, and Environmental Governance

Posted on May 25, 2022

This report for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explores the intersection of trade and the environment.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

Health Facility Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Importance of Electricity Access for Public Health

Posted on May 25, 2022

This report investigates the relationship between access to electricity and public health outcomes and identifies the most economically efficient countries in sub-Saharan Africa for immediate investment.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

Parks for All People: Promoting Inclusion of People of Color on Wisconsin’s Public Lands

Posted on May 25, 2022

La Follette School students recommend strategies to address disparities in public land use and participation in outdoor recreation.

Posted in Research, Workshop Reports

Improving Outcomes in Wisconsin’s Youth Justice System Post-Pandemic: Fines, Fees, and Community Supervision

Posted on September 24, 2021

Health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic led to creative changes in youth justice practice and a significant reduction in Wisconsin’s youth justice population.

Posted in Equitable policymaking, Research, Workshop Reports
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