Tag: Public Policy

1. Greater Boston Housing Report Card for the Boston Foundation

   Aug 2019
2. Publication: Changing Faces of Greater Boston: A demographic analysis of the last 30 years

   May 2019
3. State transportation revenue shortfall projected to reach $8.4b, says report

   Feb 2019
4. Transformative Development Initiative Gateway Cities Report

   Sep 2018
5. 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
6. New Employee Survey at Plainridge Park Casino

   May 2017
7. Choosing Massachusetts for Business: Key Factors in Location Decision-Making

   Mar 2017
8. 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).
9. MassDevelopment report lays out economic impact of Devens, MA

   Sep 2016

   Click title for the report's key findings. The Institute's client MassDevelopment manages the 4000-plus acre property. This is the fourth such report the Institute has provided MassDevelopment about Devens.
10. Publication: Transformative Development Initiative Gateway City Economic Snapshot- February 2016

    Feb 2016

    An economic analysis of Gateway Cities and the 10 designated TDI Districts in Development.
11. Knowledge Corridor Growth Business Study

    Jun 2015

    This business growth study looked at small-and medium-sized businesses (5 to 500 employees) in the Knowledge Corridor region of Connecticut and western Massachusetts. This analysis combines data from separate studies released by EPPR regarding growth businesses in the Pioneer Valley and the Capital Region of Connecticut.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Economic Contributions of Housing Permitted through Chapter 40B: Economic and Employment Linkages

    Sep 2010

    Since 1969, Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Law has provided a unique tool for the development of affordable housing.
15. The 2009 UMass Donahue Institute/CHAPA Housing Poll

    Apr 2009

    This report summarizes the results of 2009 University of Massachusetts/Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) housing poll conducted by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute. This is the fourth such poll conducted in recent years.
16. Telephone Survey of Boston Small Businesses Regarding the Adoption of Green Business Practices

    Nov 2008

    The survey, designed collaboratively, provides a broad look at the needs and current conservation strategies for Boston’s small businesses related to energy, clean technology, waste management and the purchasing of green products.
17. A Critical Alliance: The Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Industries in Massachusetts

    Apr 2007

    The Economic and Public Policy Research Unit recently prepared a major industry study for the Massachusetts High Technology Council.
18. MASS.commuting. A joint project of the UMass Donahue Institute and MassINC (for MassHousing).

    Oct 2004

    This study, exploring commuting patterns between regions in Massachusetts, finds that commute times in Massachusetts, which were roughly in line with the national average two decades ago, have since increased considerably and at a much faster pace than the nation as a whole. Time lost to commuting increased by nearly 20 percent between 1990 and 2000.
19. 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.
20. The Fiscal Impact of New Housing Development in Massachusetts: A Critical Analysis

    Oct 2003

    A comprehensive study of the fiscal impact of new housing development in Massachusetts prepared for the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association.
21. A Tale of Two Decades: Changes in Work and Family in Massachusetts

    Jun 2002

    This study describes the effects of two decades of boom and bust on workers and families, analyzing winners and losers in a new state economy.
22. A Detailed Review of bTech Survey Findings

    Jan 2002

    This report presents the findings of a survey of individuals and organizations aligned with bTech.
23. A Profile of Housing in Massachusetts

    Jun 1997

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