2024
Place Distress and Job Growth: Are Recent Job Growth Trends Significantly More Favorable for Distressed Counties?, Timothy J. Bartik, Kathleen Bolter, and Kyle Huisman
Broadly Shared Local Economic Success Since 2000: New Measures and New Lessons for Communities, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Kathleen Bolter, Kyle Huisman, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Training Needs and Costs in Kalamazoo's Core Neighborhoods, Timothy J. Bartik, Bridget F. Timmeney, Zachary Brown, Gerrit Anderson, Kathleen Bolter, Nicholas Martens, and Brian Pittelko
Policies for Place: How to Make Sustainable Investments in Communities, Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Lee Adams, Brian J. Asquith, Alfonso Hernandez, Kyle Huisman, Iryna V. Lendel, Gabrielle Pepin, Bridget F. Timmeney, Beth C. Truesdale, and Yulya Truskinovsky
The Kalamazoo Promise: A Piece in the Puzzle of Housing Preferences, Kathleen Bolter and Alfonso Hernandez
Housing Instability’s Toll on Students: Insights from Kalamazoo Public Schools District Renters, Kathleen Bolter, Val Klomparens, and Bridget F. Timmeney
Sustainability Practices, Policies, and Business Models of Web-Based Innovation Platforms: Lessons Learned for the Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx), Iryna V. Lendel and Megan Zabik
The Columbus Promise: Year One Evaluation Report, Michelle Miller-Adams, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Bridget F. Timmeney, and Kyle Huisman
Tuition-Free College Options for Michigan: What Policymakers Need to Know About a Statewide Promise Program, Michelle Miller-Adams and Kyle Huisman
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2023, Brian Pittelko, Iryna V. Lendel, Sevrin Williams, Gunnar Ingle, Sasha Kolomensky, and Kyle Crane
Projecting the Demand for Workers in the Production of Lithium-Ion Batteries in the United States, Erik Vasilauskas, Dakota McCracken, and Michael Horrigan
2023
An Introduction to the Bartik Benefit-Cost Model of Business Incentives, Timothy J. Bartik
Bartik Benefit-Cost Model of Business Incentives: A User’s Guide, Timothy J. Bartik
From Stimulus to Sustainability: Reckoning with Community Prosperity Post-ARPA, Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Bridget F. Timmeney, Kyle Huisman, and Alfonso Hernandez
Behind the Numbers: Comparing College-Going Outcomes of Kalamazoo Public Schools to Those of Similar Urban School Districts in Michigan, Kathleen Bolter and Brad J. Hershbein
The Kalamazoo Promise: 2022 By the Numbers, Kathleen Bolter, Brad J. Hershbein, Alfonso Hernandez, and Bridget F. Timmeney
Home Ownership in City Core Neighborhoods, Val Gipper
Unequal Usage: Geographic Disparities and the Michigan Reconnect Program, Kyle Huisman and Kathleen Bolter
Employment, Income, and Poverty in Kalamazoo City Core Neighborhoods, Val Klomparens
Southwest Michigan Wage and Benefits Survey: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch Counties, Dakota McCracken, Val Gipper, and Michael Horrigan
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2022, Brian Pittelko, Iryna V. Lendel, Kassim Mbwana, and Kami Ehrich
Aligning KRESA EFE/CTE Course Offerings with Local Business Needs: Results of Two Studies, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
2022
Contingent and Alternative Employment: Lessons From the Contingent Worker Supplement, 1995–2017, Katharine G. Abraham and Susan N. Houseman
What Do We Know About Alternative Work Arrangements in the United States? A Synthesis of Research Evidence from Household Surveys, and Administrative Data, Katharine G. Abraham and Susan N. Houseman
The Kalamazoo Promise “Sweet 16," Summary Study Results: 16 Key Findings from 16 Years Studying The Kalamazoo Promise, Kathleen Bolter and Isabel McMullen
Bridging Research and Practice to Achieve Community Prosperity, Kathleen Bolter, Michelle Miller-Adams, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Kyle Huisman, Bridget F. Timmeney, Brian J. Asquith, Gabrielle Pepin, Lee Adams, Jessica Brown, Gerrit Anderson, and Allison Colosky
Time to Expand?!: A Workforce Study of Construction Occupations in the Greater Cleveland Area, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, and Gerrit Anderson
Time to Expand?!: A Workforce Study of Construction Occupations in the Greater Cleveland Area, An Illustrated Executive Summary, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, and Gerrit Anderson
The Free College Handbook: A Practitioner’s Guide to Promise Research, Michelle Miller-Adams Co-Editor, Jennifer Iriti Co-Editor, Meredith S. Billings, Celeste K. Carruthers, Gresham D. Collum, Denisa Gándara, Douglas N. Harris, Brad J. Hershbein, Amy Li, Danielle Lowry, Lindsay C. Page, and Bridget F. Timmeney
Kalamazoo County Housing Plan, Emily Petz, Lee Adams, Gerrit Anderson, Dakota McCracken, and Brian Pittelko
Montcalm and Ionia Counties Housing Plan, Emily Petz, Lee Adams, Gerrit Anderson, Dakota McCracken, and Brian Pittelko
Housing Profiles, Emily Petz, Lee Adams, Gerrit Anderson, Brian Pittelko, and Kathleen Bolter
Economic Impact of the Montcalm County Wind Energy Project, Jim Robey
Economic Impact of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Jim Robey and Kathleen Bolter
South Haven Community Health Assessment, Jim Robey, George Erickcek, Kathleen Bolter, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle
St. Joseph County 2021 Housing Plan, Molly Trueblood, Lee Adams, and Gerrit Anderson
2021
Rent Control in California: Policy Review, Brian J. Asquith and Shane M. Reed
Economic Benefits and Costs of Tuition-Free College in Illinois, Timothy J. Bartik, Michelle Miller-Adams, Brian Pittelko, and Bridget F. Timmeney
Automation Workforce Productivity. How Illinois Manufacturers are Adopting Advanced Technologies: An Insight Report on Automation, Workforce, and Productivity, Kathleen Bolter, Nicholas Martens, Kenneth Voytek, and Jim Robey
An Assessment of the Economic Conditions in the City of Battle Creek, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, and Gerrit Anderson
Community Health Assessment: Kalamazoo, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, and Gerrit Anderson
Community Health Assessment: Van Buren County, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, and Gerrit Anderson
Bedford County Economic Needs Assessment, Dennis Burnside, Jim Robey, and Brian Pittelko
Estimated Cost of Tuition-Free College in Illinois, Michelle Miller-Adams, Brian Pittelko, and Bridget F. Timmeney
Construction of Broadband in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan: Estimates of Economic Impacts, Jim Robey
Impact Estimates for Fort Custer Multi-Tenant Industrial Space, Jim Robey
Impact Estimates for the Freshwater Center, Jim Robey
McCamly Plaza Economic Impact Report, Jim Robey
Ward 7 and the Hough Neighborhood: Insights from Regional and Local Data, Jim Robey
Workforce and Demographic Profile of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties, Jim Robey
Economic Outlook for Lakeshore Advantage: Getting to 2030, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter, Gerrit Anderson, Emily Boyle, Claudette Robey, Brian Pittelko, Jennifer Nichols, and Minh Dang
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2020, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter, Natalie Patten, and Edison Rolle
2020
Investing in Community: A Playbook for Connecting Economic and Skills Development, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Lee Adams, Amy Meyers, and Bridget F. Timmeney
Agglomeration Economies: A Literature Review, Kathleen Bolter and Jim Robey
Strategic Reshoring: A Literature Review, Kathleen Bolter and Jim Robey
Cost Estimations of Potential Scholarship Programs for the Rockford Promise, George Erickcek
Year Three Report: Evaluating the Kansas City Scholars College Scholarship Program, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Bridget F. Timmeney, Brad J. Hershbein, and Shane M. Reed
Building Shared Prosperity: How Communities Can Create Good Jobs for All, Michelle Miller-Adams, Brad J. Hershbein, Timothy J. Bartik, Bridget Timmeney, Amy Meyers, and Lee Adams
Socioeconomic Indicators and Economic Impact Analysis of Firekeepers Casino and Hotel, Jim Robey
Assessing Community Needs: City of Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio, Jim Robey, Stephen Biddle, Don Edgerly, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Kathleen Bolter, and Tom Schorgl
Estimating the Economic Impacts of Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort, Jim Robey, Stephen Biddle, Claudette Robey, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, and Kathleen Bolter
Fiscal Impacts: A Literature Review, Jim Robey and Kathleen Bolter
The Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), 2018, Jim Robey and Kathleen Bolter
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2019, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter, Randall W. Eberts, Natalie Patten, and Nick Perttunen
Economic Conditions in Fostoria, Ohio, Jim Robey, Claudette Robey, Marie Holler, Kathleen Bolter, Brian Pittelko, Dennis Burnside, and Donny Davis
2019
Evaluation of Per Scholas as an Employee Recruiting Tool for Businesses, Lee Adams, Jing Cai, Janelle Grant, Brad J. Hershbein, and Bridget F. Timmeney
Costs and Benefits of a Revised Foxconn Project, Timothy J. Bartik
Michigan Business Development Program Effectiveness Study, Timothy J. Bartik, Jim Robey, Claudette Robey, Brian Pittelko, Nathan Sotherland, Kenneth E. Poole Project Principal, Ellen Harpel Project Manager, Cathy Katona, Jaleel Reed, Mereb Hagos, Lee Winkler, and Allison Forbes
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2018, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Brian Pittelko, and Claudette Robey
Evaluating the Kansas City Scholars College Scholarship Program: Year Two Report, Bridget F. Timmeney, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, and Brad J. Hershbein
Kansas City Scholars Program: Year 2 Evaluation: Executive Summary, Bridget F. Timmeney, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, and Brad J. Hershbein
2018
Helping Manufacturing-Intensive Communities: What Works?, Timothy J. Bartik
Evaluation of the Battle Creek Jobs Fund, George A. Erickcek, Jim Robey, Claudette Robey, Brian Pittelko, Marie Holler, and Don Edgerly
Urban Growth Initiative for Greater Downtown Kalamazoo, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Lee Adams, Kathleen Bolter, Don Edgerly, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, and Claudette Robey
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2017, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Kathleen Bolter, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, and Claudette Robey
Cost Estimate of a Promise Scholarship Program for the Evart (Michigan) Public Schools, Bridget Timmeney, Brian Pittelko, and Michelle Miller-Adams
2017
A New Panel Database on Business Incentives for Economic Development Offered by State and Local Governments in the United States, Timothy J. Bartik
The New Hires Quality Index: A Wage Metric for Newly Hired Workers, Brad J. Hershbein
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Kathleen Bolter, Marie Holler, Nicholas Marsh, Brian Pittelko, and Claudette Robey
Estimating the Impacts of PlazaCorp Investments Related to the Acquisition of the Arcadia Ramp in Downtown Kalamazoo on the Region, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Claudette Robey, and Kathleen Bolter
Kansas City Scholars Program: Year One Report, Bridget F. Timmeney, Brad J. Hershbein, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Michelle Miller-Adams, and Nathan Sotherland
2016
I-69 Thumb Region Asset Mapping of Work-Based Programs and Initiatives: Final Report, Lee Adams, Bryan Bommersbach, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Jim Robey, and Bridget Timmeney
College Grads Earn Less if They Grew Up Poor, Timothy J. Bartik and Brad J. Hershbein
Labor Market Analysis of the Kenosha, Wisconsin Region, Bryan Bommersbach, Don Edgerly, George Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Jim Robey, and Bridget F. Timmeney
An Assessment of the Economic Impact of the Proposed Stoneco Gravel Mine Operation on Richland Township, George Erickcek
Economic Impact of North Central Michigan College, George Erickcek and Brian Pittelko
The Employment Impact of the New Economy Initiative (NEI) on the Detroit Region and the State of Michigan, Brian Pittelko, Bryan Bommersbach, and George A. Erickcek
Cost Estimate of a Promise Scholarship Program for the Buchanan (Michigan) Community Schools, Bridget Timmeney, Brian Pittelko, and Michelle Miller-Adams
2015
White Paper on Valuing Transportation Infrastructure, Randall W. Eberts
Economic and Fiscal Impact of the Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek
Accelerate: Economic Development Strategy and Prosperity Plan for the I-69 Thumb Region, George Erickcek, Bryan Bommersbach, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, and Jim Robey
Southcentral Michigan Five-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy: Final Report, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, and Bridget Timmeney
The Road Toward K-12 Excellence in Michigan: How an Upgraded Financing System Can Better Support Enhanced Student Achievement, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Timothy J. Bartik, Randall W. Eberts, Brad J. Hershbein, and Michelle Miller-Adams
Occupational Outlook for the Construction Industry in the Greater Grand Rapids-Holland-Muskegon Region, Brian Pittelko and George A. Erickcek
2014
Economic Impact of Northwestern Michigan College: Final Report, George Erickcek
Report on Scoping the Feasibility of Constructing an Economic Impact Model for Recreational and Conservation Projects in the State of Michigan, George A. Erickcek
Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Waco, Texas, George A. Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget F. Timmeney, Dennis Burnside, and Jim Robey
2013
Tracking the Transition of Michigan's Displaced Auto Workers During Significant Restructuring in the Auto Industry, Randall W. Eberts and Kenneth J. Kline
Cost Estimate of a Promise Scholarship Program for the City of Jacksonville, Illinois, George Erickcek
Cost Estimate for a Two-Year Beloit Promise, George A. Erickcek
Development of an Economic and Social Dashboard for Berrien County, George A. Erickcek
Economic and Fiscal Impact of the Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek
Estimation of the Cost of an Oregon Promise, George A. Erickcek
Estimation of the Proposed McKinney Scholarship Programs, George A. Erickcek
The Impacts of Macomb Community College on the Economy of Macomb County, George A. Erickcek and Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Estimation of the Cost of a Newark Promise, George A. Erickcek and Michelle Miller-Adams
Talent 2025 Update Brief: Regional Workforce Demand and System Flows, George A. Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Bridget F. Timmeney, and Brad R. Watts
Identification of the Common Salient Characteristics of Successful Intergovernmental Cooperation and Consolidation of Governmental Services in Kent County, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Current and Future Talent Needs for the TALENT 2025 Region, George Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, and Bridget F. Timmeney
What Works for Whom in Public Employment Policy?, Christopher J. O'Leary, Randall W. Eberts, and Kevin M. Hollenbeck
North Carolina's Unemployment Insurance System: A Simulation and Policy Analysis, Christopher J. O'Leary and James Van Erden
2012
Ten-Year Cost Estimation of a Proposed Lansing Promise Scholarship, George A. Erickcek
An Assessment of EDA's Partnership Planning Program, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts, Larry Ledebur, Claudette Robey, Daila Shimek, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Batson, Jim Robey, Jacob Duritsky, and Kim Merik
Employer Resource Networks: What Works in Forming a Successful ERN?, Bridget Timmeney and Kevin M. Hollenbeck
2011
Workers' Compensation Reemployment Programs Options for Modifying the Pension System: Final Report, Peter S. Barth and H. Allan Hunt
Economic Impact of Various Budgetary Policy Options for the State of Michigan to Resolve its Budget Deficit for FY 2004, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Results and Recommendations of Water and Wastewater Affordability Study, Ryan A. Breisach, George A. Erickcek, and Brad R. Watts
A Career Preparation System Accountability System, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Conducting Return on Investment Analyses for Secondary and Postsecondary CTE: A Framework, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
An Assessment of the BC CAREERS Employer Resource Network: Its Contributions to the ERN Model, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, George A. Erickcek, and Bridget Timmeney
Measurement Issues Arising from the Growth of Globalization: Conference Papers, Susan N. Houseman and Kenneth F. Ryder Jr.
The Evolution of Disability Management in North American Workers' Compensation Programs, H. Allan Hunt
Compromise and Release Settlements in Workers' Compensation: Final Report, H. Allan Hunt and Peter S. Barth
Economic Impact of Kalamazoo College, Brad R. Watts
2010
Industrial and Occupational Strengths and Potential in Michigan’s Economic Regions: A Description and Presentation of a New Database, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek, and Wei-Jang Huang
Understanding the Contribution of Highway Investment to National Economic Growth: Comments on Mamuneas’s Study, Randall W. Eberts
The Economic Impact of Oaklawn Hospital on the Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek
The La Crosse Promise: Economic Impact Study, George A. Erickcek
Economic Impact of Pharmacia on Kalamazoo County in 2000, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
The Economic Impact of Oaklawn Hospital on the Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Talent 2025: Assessment of the West Michigan Talent Development System, George Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Bridget F. Timmeney, and Brad R. Watts
EFE-Sponsored* Data Collection Activities, Kevin Hollenbeck
On the Feasibility and Advisability of Conducting a Return on Investment Analysis of the Indiana Workforce System, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Return on Investment Analysis of a Selected Set of Workforce System Programs in Indiana, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Service Delivery Core Review: A Reappraisal, H. Allan Hunt
A Literature Review on Methodology for Measuring and Monitoring Net Impacts of Employment Benefits and Support Measures, Christopher J. O'Leary
Design and Economic Growth in West Michigan: Survey Findings, Brad R. Watts and George A. Erickcek
2009
Social and Economic Indicators Typifying the Community's Health, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney, Brad R. Watts, and Brian Pittelko
Nurturing America's Growth in the Global Marketplace Through Talent Development: An Interim Report on the Evaluation of Generations II and III of WIRED, Nancy Hewat and Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Toledo Promise Scholarship Concept Study, Michelle Miller-Adams, George A. Erickcek, and Bridget F. Timmeney
2008
The Economic Development Effects of Early Childhood Programs, Timothy J. Bartik
Net Impact Evaluation of Michigan's JET (Jobs, Education, and Training) Program, Randall W. Eberts
Albion College Study: Exploring Economic Development Opportunities, George A. Erickcek and Ben Copeland
Economic Impact of Businesses Assisted by Southwest Michigan First, George A. Erickcek and Randall W. Eberts
Review of the Davenport Promise Concept, George A. Erickcek, Sarah M. Klerk, and Brad R. Watts
Comprehensive Study of Regionalism: Tools for Comparison and Evaluation, George A. Erickcek, Jason M. Preuss, Brad R. Watts, Kevin O'Brien, Claudette Robey, Daila Shimek, Jim Robey, and Jacob Duritsky
Calhoun County Casino Baseline Study Committee: Recommended Indicators and Baseline Data Report, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney, and Brad R. Watts
Economic Impact of Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Economic Impact of Proposed Harbor Shores Development, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2007 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Jason M. Preuss
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2008 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Jason M. Preuss
An Evaluation of the 21st Century Workplace Skills Initiative, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Bridget F. Timmeney
The Wagner-Peyser Act and U.S. Employment Service: Seventy-Five Years of Matching Job Seekers and Employers, Christopher J. O'Leary and Randall W. Eberts
UI as a Safety Net for Former TANF Recipients: Final Report, Christopher J. O'Leary and Kenneth J. Kline
Labor Market Profile of the Central Area Michigan Works Region, Brad R. Watts and George A. Erickcek
2007
Economic Dashboard Supplemental Report: Other Social and Economic Indicators, George A. Erickcek
Flint, Michigan: Dashboard Indicators Report, George A. Erickcek
Economic Impact of Grand Valley State University: Final Report, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Emerging Industries: Looking Beyond the Usual Suspects: A Report to WIRED, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Market Gap Analysis for the Greater Grand Rapids Area, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2006 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Jason M. Preuss
Michigan Socioeconomic Conditions and Trends: West Michigan Compared to East Michigan, Brad R. Watts
Economic Scan and Workforce Development Profile: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney, and Suprotik Stotz-Ghosh
2006
The Economic Development Benefits of Universal Preschool Education Compared to Traditional Economic Development Programs, Timothy J. Bartik
Michigan's Economic Competitiveness and Public Policy, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek, Wei-Jang Huang, and Brad R. Watts
The Economic Impact of Saint Mary's Hauenstein Center on the Greater Grand Rapids Area, George A. Erickcek
Berrien County 2005 to 2015 Economic Forecast: Final Report, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
An Evaluation of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (MiRSAs): Final Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Randall W. Eberts
An Evaluation of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (MiRSAs): Interim Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Randall W. Eberts
Profiling for Public Workforce Investment Programs in the United States, Christopher J. O'Leary, Stephen A. Wandner, and Randall W. Eberts
2005
Does "Work First" Work? The Long-Term Consequences of Temporary Agency and Direct-Hire Job Placements, David H. Autor and Susan N. Houseman
Evaluation of the Air Force’s Determination of the Military Value of the W.K. Kellogg Air Guard Station and the Potential Cost Savings Generated by its Closing, George A. Erickcek and Tom Edmonds
Arts and Cultural Activities and the Michigan Economy, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Process and Net Impact Evaluations of the Focus: HOPE Adult Training Programs and Student Loan Fund, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Kelly DeRango
Net Impact Estimates for Services Provided through the Workforce Investment Act, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Christopher T. King, Wei-Jang Huang, and Daniel Schroeder
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2005 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Jason M. Preuss
2004
A Preliminary Financial Analysis of the Focus Hope Loan Fund, Kelly DeRango
Kalamazoo County: Looking to our Past for the Future, George A. Erickcek
Benefit-Cost Analysis of the Southwest Organizations Unifying Resources for Our Community and Employers (SOURCE), George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney, and Brad R. Watts
Gap Analysis of the Current Financial Services Network in Calhoun County, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney, and Brad R. Watts
Accountability Systems in School-To-Work, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
A Database Accountability System for The Michigan Career Preparation System, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Jason M. Preuss
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2004 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Jason M. Preuss
UI Work Search Rules and Their Effects on Employment, Christopher J. O'Leary
2003
An Economic Development Benchmarking System for Rural Michigan, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Benchmarking Study of the Small Business Environment in Saginaw County, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Quality of Life and Diversity in the Benton Harbor Metropolitan Area: Findings and Suggestions in Attracting Professional Workers, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Process and Net Impact Evaluations of the Focus:HOPE Adult Training Programs and Student Loan Fund, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2003 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Jason M. Preuss
FDSS Training Manual: Instructions for Using the Frontline Decision Support System, Christopher J. O'Leary and Kim Kornokovich
Economic Impact of State Farm Insurance’s Michigan Operations Center on the Marshall Area and Calhoun County, Brad R. Watts
2002
Do Temporary Help Jobs Improve Labor Market Outcomes? A Pilot Analysis with Welfare Clients, David H. Autor and Susan N. Houseman
Has Training Helped Employ Xiagang in China? A Tale from Two Cities, Benu Bidani, Chor-ching Goh, and Christopher J. O'Leary
Economic Analysis of the Calhoun County Economy: What Needs to be Done for the Future? Final Report, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Economic Impact of Pharmacia on Kalamazoo County in 2001, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2002 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Jason M. Preuss
Comments on: Procedure for Profiling Unemployed Citizens in Russia, Christopher J. O'Leary
2001
Employee Ownership after Privatization: Governance Institutions and Firm Performance in Romania, John S. Earle and Álmos Telegdy
Economic Impact of Pharmacia on Kalamazoo County in 1999, George A. Erickcek
The Economic Impact of Cornerstone Alliance on Berrien County, George A. Erickcek
St. Joseph County Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Documentation for the 2001 Rank Ordering of Michigan's CTE Programs, Kristine Heffel
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2001 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Noyna DebBurman
2001 Revisions to the Rank List of Michigan's Career and Technical Education Programs: Final Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Kristine Heffel
The Child Care Problem for Low-income Working Families, Jean Kimmel
The Incidence and Cost of Wrongfully Denied Unemployment Benefits, Stephen A. Woodbury and Wayne Vroman
2000
Elements of a Service Referral Algorithm for a Frontline Decision Support System for Washington WorkFirst, Randall W. Eberts, Christopher J. O'Leary, and Wei-Jang Huang
Economic Impact of the Proposed CME North American Merchant Energy, LLC Gas-Powered Electric Power Plant on Berrien County, George A. Erickcek
The Economic Impact of Health Services in Muskegon County, George A. Erickcek
The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Career Aspirations and Knowledge about Career and Technical Education of Kalamazoo County 8th and 9th Grade Students, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Evaluation of the Kent County Work Progressions Program, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Analysis of KAAAP Through the 1998/1999 School Year, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Noyna DebBurman
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 2000 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Noyna DebBurman
Denied Claims Accuracy Pilot Project: Follow-Up Report, Stephen A. Woodbury and Wayne Vroman
1999
Housing Market Study: City of Lansing, George A. Erickcek and Gove Associates, Inc.
The Economic Impact of Borgess and Bronson Health Care Systems on Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek and Jason M. Preuss
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 1999 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Participation in and the Choice of Providers of Adult Education Activities, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
The DES Analysis/Evaluation Plan: Task 4, Report 8, H. Allan Hunt; Kelly DeRango; Richard V. Burkhauser; J. S. Butler; and Westat, Inc.
1998
Assessing Evaluation Methodologies for Performance-Based Incentives, George A. Erickcek
Ingham County Economic Development Policy Assessment and Organization Implementation, George A. Erickcek; Gove Associates, Inc.; and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 1998 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
An Analysis of 4th and 5th Grade MEAP Results at Elementary Schools in Southwest Michigan, Kevin M. Hollenbeck and Kristine Kracker
Victorian Workers' Compensation System: Review and Analysis, Volume II, H. Allan Hunt, Peter S. Barth, Alan Clayton, and Ralph W. McGinn
A Cross Country Evaluation of Active Labor Programs in Hungary and Poland, Christopher J. O'Leary
Design for a Net Impact Evaluation of Retraining in China, Christopher J. O'Leary
1997
Short-Run Employment Persistence for Welfare Recipients: The "Effects" of Wages, Industry, Occupation, and Firm Size, Timothy J. Bartik
A Process Analysis of the Worker Profiling and Reemployment Services (WPRS) System in Michigan, Randall W. Eberts and Christopher J. O'Leary
Assessing the Importance of Small Business in the Greater Cleveland Area, George A. Erickcek
Small Business Capital Access Study for the Cleveland Area: Summary Outline of Findings, George A. Erickcek
Social and Community Indicators to Monitor Berrien County's Needs for Social and Public Services, George A. Erickcek, Sharon Hanrahan, and Sharon Pittman
Summary Findings of a Report on Temporary, Part-Time, and Contract Employment in the United States, George A. Erickcek and Susan N. Houseman
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 1996 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Assessment of Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment (EFE) Programs Using 1997 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
Victorian Workers' Compensation System: Review and Analysis, Volume I, H. Allan Hunt, Peter S. Barth, Terrance J. Bogyo, Alan Clayton, Robert W. Klein, and Ralph W. McGinn
Vocational Rehabilitation: Policy and Practice at the WCB of British Columbia: Final Report, H. Allan Hunt and Michael J. Leahy
An Evaluation of the Washington State Unemployment Insurance Earnings Deduction Experiment, Christopher J. O'Leary
1996
Assessment of the Importance of Small Business to Kalamazoo County's Economy and the Adequacy of Services to Nurture Small Business Formation, George A. Erickcek
Identification of the Key Economic and Social Issues Facing the Greater Battle Creek Area, George A. Erickcek
Economic Analysis of the Greater South Haven Area: Choices & Consequences, George A. Erickcek and Christine R. Fahndrich
Employment Promotion and Services Project [in Poland]: Management Information System Component: Final Report, Christopher J. O'Leary
Learning about Employment Policy in North America: Study Tours by Hungarian Experts, Christopher J. O'Leary
Methods for Performance Based Management of Active Labor Programs in Hungary: An Adjustment Methodology for Performance Indicators and a Proposal for Budget Allocation, Christopher J. O'Leary
Planning Guidelines for Active Labor Programs in Hungary, Christopher J. O'Leary
Statistical Techniques for Labor Market Modelling: Seasonal Adjustment and Local Area Unemployment, Christopher J. O'Leary
1995
Economic and Fiscal Impact of a Proposed International Tradeport at the W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport, George A. Erickcek and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
1994
An Anti-Poverty Proposal for Inner-City Residents of Kalamazoo, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
The 1993 Economic Impact of the Upjohn Company on Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek and Christine R. Fahndrich
Kalamazoo County Education for Employment Outcomes Taskforce Presents Workplace Know-How Skills for Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties, Kevin M. Hollenbeck
A Reemployment Incentives Experiment in Canada: Issues in Design, Administration and Evaluation, Christopher J. O'Leary
MIS Guidelines for Employment Law Programs in Poland, Christopher J. O'Leary, Andrew S. Targowski, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
1993
The 1992 Economic Impact of the Upjohn Company on Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek
Suggested Revisions to the Polish Employment Law, Christopher J. O'Leary
Wytyczne Systemu Informacyjnego Zarzadzania (SIZ) DLA Programow Rynku Pracy w Polsce, Christopher J. O'Leary, Andrew S. Targowski, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Suggested Revisions to the Polish Social Welfare Law, Christopher J. O'Leary and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
1992
An Economic Opportunity Concept for the Northside of the City of Kalamazoo, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
The 1991 Economic Impact of the Upjohn Company on Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek
The CEO Council Retention Survey: Results of 1992 Survey, George A. Erickcek, Norman Terry, and Perry K. Wolfe
1991
The 1990 Economic Impact of the Upjohn Company on Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek
Workers' Compensation in British Columbia: An Administrative Inventory at a Time of Transition, H. Allan Hunt, Peter S. Barth, and Michael J. Leahy
1990
The 1989 Economic Impact of the Upjohn Company on Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek
Employer Factors in the Incidence and Cost of Workers' Compensation Claims, H. Allan Hunt and Rochelle V. Habeck
Interstate Differences in Employer Tax Costs and Worker Benefits of Unemployment Insurance: A Micro-Simulation Approach, Timothy L. Hunt, Christopher J. O'Leary, and Wei-Jang Huang
Evaluation Criteria and Planning Guidelines for Employment Fund Programs in the Republic of Hungary, Christopher J. O'Leary and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
1989
Total Economic Impact of The Upjohn Company on Kalamazoo County, 1988, George A. Erickcek
Intrastate Differences in Workers' Compensation Costs: October 1986 Closed Case Study, H. Allan Hunt and Leslie E. Lance
Total Economic Impact of The Upjohn Company on Kalamazoo County, 1987, Timothy L. Hunt
Experience Rating of Unemployment Insurance in Michigan and Other States: A Microeconomic Comparison for 1988, Timothy L. Hunt and Christopher J. O'Leary
VAG Trust Fund Adequacy, Christopher J. O'Leary
1988
The Incidence of Workers' Compensation Claims in Michigan: Final Report, H. Allan Hunt
1986
Clerical Employment and Technological Change: A Review of Recent Trends and Projections, H. Allan Hunt and Timothy L. Hunt
1984
Private Sector Involvement in JTPA, H. Allan Hunt
Process Evaluation of the Implementation of the Job Training Partnership Act: Phase 2. SDA Field Research Report, H. Allan Hunt
1982
Robotics: Human Resource Implications for Michigan: A Research Summary, H. Allan Hunt and Timothy L. Hunt