Tag: Demographic Trends

1. Publication: Changing Faces of Greater Boston: A demographic analysis of the last 30 years

   May 2019
2. Puerto Ricans in Massachusetts: Demographic Profile and Fact Sheet

   Oct 2017
3. Publication: The Jobs In New England’s Creative Economy and Why They Matter

   Jun 2017

   Produced for the New England Foundation for the Arts By the Economic and Public Policy Research Group of the UMass Donahue Institute
4. New Employee Survey at Plainridge Park Casino

   May 2017
5. The Young Adult Labor Force in Massachusetts - Prepared for the Boston Private Industry Council

   Nov 2016

   The Economic and Public Policy Research (EPPR) group at the UMass Donahue Institute (UMDI) conducted research on the young adult labor force in Massachusetts. Research has shown that in recent years, labor force participation has declined among young adults (16 to 24 years old).
6. Market Analysis for the UMass Center at Springfield

   Jun 2016
7. Connecticut Knowledge Corridor Growth Business Study

   Apr 2015

   This business growth study looked at small-and medium-sized businesses (5 to 500 employees) in Hartford and Tolland Counties from the years 2007 to 2012, examining factors such as employment levels, sales and economic conditions to gauge strength of the region and its economic performance and prospects.
8. Metro South Regional Water/Sewer Authority Investigative Analysis

   Mar 2015

   The Metro South Chamber of Commerce commissioned the Economic and Public Policy group to develop background research regarding a possible regional water and sewer collaboration in the Greater Brockton region of Massachusetts.
9. At The Apex: The 2030 Educational Attainment Forecast and Implications for Bay State Policymakers

   Oct 2014

   In partnership with MassINC, the UMass Donahue Institute’s Economic and Public Policy Research group published an educational attainment forecast, looking at the problems the Massachusetts economy will confront as the large and highly skilled Baby Boom generation ages out of the state’s workforce.
10. Retaining Recent College Graduates in Boston: Is There a Brain Drain?

    Oct 2014

    In collaboration with the Boston Redevelopment Authority, the UMass Donahue Institute examined the extent to which the Boston Metro area experiences “brain drain,” a migration of young college-educated individuals out of the city due to lack of economic opportunities, as well as the rate at which it retains its college graduates.
11. HEAT RISES: The Growing Burden of Residential Heating Costs on Massachusetts Households

    Jul 2008

    More than 163,000 Mass households will struggle to pay heating oil bills in coming year Elderly homeowners to bear brunt of burden
12. Medical Devices: Supporting the Massachusetts Economy

    May 2004

    The medical-device community is an integral component of the Massachusetts economy, providing high-paying jobs and designing and manufacturing some of the world's most innovative medical products.
13. MASS: migration. A joint project of The UMass Donahue Institute and MassINC (for MassHousing).

    Dec 2003

    This research analyzes recent migration patterns in Massachusetts, examining both the magnitude of migration over the last 12 years and the characteristics of migrants.
14. The Medical Device Industry in Massachusetts

    Feb 2003

    The industry consists of 264 manufacturing establishments, with nearly 21,000 employees, a payroll of almost $1 billion, and shipments valued at $4 billion, making Massachusetts second only to Minnesota in the production of medical devices.
15. Massachusetts toward a New Prosperity: Building Regional Competitiveness across the Commonwealth

    Aug 2002

    This study analyzes Massachusetts and its regional economic dynamics for the Massachusetts Department of Economic Development.
16. The Medical Device Industry in Massachusetts

    May 2001

    The medical device industry in Massachusetts is both an ongoing vital contributor and a stabilizing factor to the state's economy during the recent recession.
17. A Profile of Housing in Massachusetts

    Jun 1997

    A two-year study conducted for the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association.