Transforming Rail in Virginia
An economic study evaluating the economic effects of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA) Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative.
Economic Studies
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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.
The Economic Impact of James Madison University
An economic analysis of JMU's impact on the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Area and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Effects of Seemingly Nonbinding Price Floors
This study constructs a two-period model to show why the price of storable goods (commodities, bankable emissions permits, or currencies) may be determined by a price floor even though the price floor lies below the determined market price.
Regional Economic Impacts of Land Conversions to Solar Production
The report looks at changes in Virginia’s approach to energy regulation in response to House Bill 206 and examines the causes and consequences of insufficient energy impact analyses on energy regulatory measures.
The Defense Industry’s Economic Impact on the Charlottesville Region
This study examines the size, growth, features, and economic impacts of the defense industry on the Charlottesville Region, looking at impact on GDP, employment,, and other economic indicators.
The Economic Impact of Agriculture and Forest Industries in Virginia
This 2022 study looks at the widespread impact of the forestry and agriculture industries on Virginia’s economy, examining shifts due to COVID and supply shifts in both industries.
The Effects of ‘‘Nonbinding’’ Price Floors
This paper explores the impact of price floors on cap-and-trade programs used to limit emissions of pollutants like CO2.
Achieving Clean Electricity Generation by 2045
This study uses Haiku, an electricity planning model, to explore potential strategies for lowering the costs of meeting Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) emissions targets, and finds flexibility in compliance is key to lowering ratepayer costs.
Virginia Paid Family and Medical Leave Study
This report for The Virginia Employment Commission examines the effects of a proposed Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Effects of Direct Air Capture Technology Availability on Power Sector
This study shows how the availability of direct air capture (DAC) affects the quantity of stranded assets – fossil fuels and infrastructure that remains unused – created under the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°-2°C.