The Economic Contribution of the Dairy Industry in Virginia
This report examines in detail the characteristics of Virginia’s dairy industry and the contributions that the industry makes to the state economy.
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Demographics
Delivering practical, policy-oriented analysis of census and demographic data.
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Economics
Examining taxes, economic development, workforce data, and flood resilience.
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Energy
Informing policy through research to facilitate solar development in Virginia.
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Survey Research
Providing full-service survey design, data collection, and report preparation.
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Economic, Fiscal and Energy-related Impacts of Data Centers in the Great Lakes Region
A white paper regarding data centers and their economic and energy impacts in the Great Lakes region, carried out by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and supported by the Joyce Foundation.
The Economic Impact of the University of Virginia
A study detailing the local, regional, and statewide economic impact of the University of Virginia.
Fairfax County Revenues and Returns Analysis
This study was commissioned by Fairfax County to examine the flow of funds between the County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia's Economic Forecast, October 2025
A quarterly economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, created by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Virginia's Economic Forecast, August 2025
A quarterly economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, created by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Where is K-12 Enrollment Headed?
Two conflicting trends—the continuous birth decline over the last 18 years and the post-pandemic recovery in school enrollment since 2021—have made it difficult to predict the future of school enrollment.
Construction Materials and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Construction materials generate nearly one-third of global carbon emissions, yet conventional accounting captures only a fraction of this impact.
Visualizing Virginia's Commute
Commuting patterns can reveal important information about communities, such as how people access jobs, how regions are linked economically, and where transportation and housing investments might be needed. To help illuminate commuting flows within Virginia and its 133 localities, we created the Virginia Commuting Patterns dashboard.
Federal Workforce Briefing #4: 7.14.25
The fourth policy brief from the Weldon Cooper Center outlining the effects of federal reductions in force.
Economic Effects of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Compliance Programs
This report from the Weldon Cooper Center evaluates the economic effects of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s (DOLI) Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) compliance programs.
Why Southwest Virginia’s Population Trends Are Changing in the 2020s
A tightening labor supply will give workers more choice in who they work for, while the persistence of remote work will allow many workers more freedom in where they choose to live. That shift is creating new opportunities for rural regions like Southwest Virginia.
Evaluation of the Virginia College Advising Corps
The Center for Survey Research conducted a multi-phase, mixed-mode evaluation of the Virginia College Advising Corps to support the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in planning and developing future directions for post-secondary advising in Virginia.
Sampling the Hard-to-Reach: Examining the Efficacy of Response-Rate Adjusted Stratified Sampling Selection
On May 16, 2025, the Center for Survey Research presented work at the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Annual Conference in St. Louis, MO, focusing on sampling hard-to-reach populations who are often underrepresented in surveys.