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Hurricane Impacts Compounded By Sea Level Rise: An Illustrative Case Study Of Economic Impacts And Workforce Resilience Analysis, Juita-Elena Yusuf, Yin-Hsuen Chen, Robert M. Mcnab, George M. Mcleod

School of Public Service Faculty Publications

Expected sea level rise will increase the probability of extreme flooding events, such as those associated with hurricane surge and/or heavy rainfall. Projecting the economic impacts of a significant hurricane is necessary for weighing the costs and benefits of potential mitigation actions. Accounting for the compounding effects of sea level rise is critical, given the challenges elevated sea levels pose to coastal communities in the U.S. and worldwide. This chapter asks: How can we comprehensively estimate the economic impacts of a hurricane event that is compounded by sea level rise? To address this, we offer a methodology for conducting an …

Horizontal Regulatory Barriers In International Trade: Evidence From Electric Plugs, Yuan Mei, Mingzhi (Jimmy) Xu

Research Collection School Of Economics

Domestic policies regulating the horizontal dimensions of product differentiation can impede international trade and have become a major concern in contemporary trade negotiations. We estimate trade frictions associated with incompatible designs of electric plugs, a well-known example of a horizontal regulatory barrier. Our findings indicate that fewer electronic devices are exported to destinations with incompatible electric plugs, and this effect operates through both the extensive margin and the intensive margin of exports. These results are further corroborated by an online survey of Chinese electronics exporters. Moreover, incompatible plugs are associated with lower average quality of exported electronic devices, suggesting that …

How Much Do Americans Know About Politics? Political Knowledge And Americans’ Views Of Democracy, Hwayong Shin

Weidenbaum Center Survey (WCS) Reports

As we reflect on another election held in the United States this month, some may wonder: How much do Americans actually know about politics? An informed citizenry has long been considered essential for elections to fulfill democratic accountability, through which voters reward well-performing politicians and parties, and punish those who perform poorly. Political knowledge plays a central role in this process, enabling citizens to evaluate their leaders and make informed vote choices.

The findings from Wave 9 of WCS reveal that political knowledge among Americans varies across different types of facts, individual characteristics such as age and partisanship, and where …

College Promise Programs In California: Background And Landscape, Mary Rauner

Reports

This is a brief explanatory note about the landscape of California College Promise Programs. It is meant to complement the Promise Programs Database and clarify the key differences between different types of tuition-free college at California community colleges.

Lauderdale County Revolutionary War Veterans Correspondence To Lois E. Henderson, Oct. 31, 1991, William Lindsey Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from William Lindsey McDonald to Lois E. Henderson regarding local Lauderdale County Civil War veterans.

Adapting Asap: How Promise Programs Are Putting High-Touch Support Into Practice, Bridget Timmeney, Michelle Miller-Adams

Reports

Part of the Practice Brief series of the Promise Programs Hub, this brief addresses efforts by Promise programs to adapt elements of the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model to increase rates of community college progression and completion. It also includes guidelines for how Promise programs can adopt elements of ASAP and be clear with partners and funders about what to expect in terms of impact.

Understanding The Impact Of The Devolved Government Of Meru, Kenya, On The Employment Experiences Of The Youth: A Phenomenological Study, Lawrence Murori Muuna

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study investigated the governmental structure of Meru County and its impact on the youth employment program, recognizing that scientific management and administrative principles are vital to effective governance. Meru County’s government structure and employment programs also have the capacity to significantly impact youth employment. The study relied on the classical theory of administration, an economic rationality of employment based on Adam Smith, with its three branches: Scientific Management, Administrative Principles, and Bureaucratic Organization. Guided by this theory, the researcher qualitatively investigated Meru’s devolved governmental structure. A phenomenological design was used to develop a theory of the effectiveness of Meru …

Leadership Effectiveness Across Generations: A Generational And Lifespan Developmental Analysis In Military Public Administration, Kara R. Walker

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to understand the impact of different generational worldviews and other factors in the United States Army on effective leadership. In the Army, a wide range of age groups and backgrounds presents unique challenges in leading and managing generational differences. Study participants included personnel who were at least 17 years old and had served at least 1 year in the United States Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. The study findings answer the central research question: How do generational worldviews, career stage, gender, and life experiences influence effective leadership in the United States Army? …

Exploring The Challenges Government-Contracted Small Information Technology Businesses In Fairfax County Experience When Receiving Late Payments, Eric Lewis Upthegrove

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Small Information Technology (IT) businesses in Fairfax County, Virginia, are vital to the economy. Still, they face a substantial challenge in collecting delinquent compensation from government agencies. Late payments cause financial instability, decreased revenue, and difficulty accessing credit, leading to missed opportunities for investment and innovation. Prompt payment is essential for SITB to maintain its competitive edge, support innovation, and make a meaningful contribution to the economy. This qualitative study will employ snowball and purposive sampling to gain access to hard-to-reach or hidden populations, including SITB owners in Fairfax County, and to assemble data through in-depth semi-structured interviews. The researcher …

The Cost Of Raising A Child In The Mountain West, 2024-2026, Devin Streuter, Sophia Booth, Kerima Awol, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Economic Development & Workforce

This fact sheet reports data on the annual cost of raising a child in four selected Mountain West metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs): the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA; the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV MSA; the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA; and the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT MSA. SmartAsset’s “Cost of Raising a Child in Major U.S. Metros – 2026 Study,” includes data on the cost of raising a child across 48 major U.S. metropolitan areas. This fact sheet highlights the change in annual costs of raising a child in Mountain West metropolitan areas from 2024 to 2026 and the percentage change in costs …

Colbert Ferry On Natchez Trace Correspondence To Daniel W. Bown, Superintendent, May 22, 1991, William Lindsey Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from William Lindsey McDonald to Daniel W. Brown, superintendent of the Natchez Trace Parkway, regarding Colberts Ferry, a historical site near Florence, Alabama.

Clsc In Translation 1: An Analysis Of Political Work In Combined Arms Brigade Offensive Operations, Pan Jinqiao, Sun Lei, Hu Qingwei

Articles & Editorials

Editorial Note: This article was translated using a hybrid approach combining AI assistance with a thorough review by the expert human translator to ensure cultural accuracy, correct terminology, and readability  while maintaining the original tone, context, and intent of the article. Read the CLSC analysis here.

"During combined arms brigade offensive operations, political work elements play dual roles: providing service support and engaging in direct combat. It is essential to accurately grasp the missions and core content of political work elements across various stages, including combat preparation, the initiation of combat, the forward progression of combat operations, the pausing …

Project Inspire, Daphney R. Portis

Inspire Brochures

Project Inspire is USA Health’s semester-long injury prevention program that offers education, exposure and mentorship to justice-involved youth. Since 2017, this collaboration between USA Health and James T. Strickland Youth Center has engaged justice-involved teens with the five-pillar curriculum, which includes: traumainformed care training and confidence building, educational and professional development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and intensive mentorship. The goal is to reduce the rates of violence by equipping and empowering youth to overcome obstacles and barriers they may face in order to build a brighter future. There are currently three sites with more opening across several states.

Upjohn Regional Economic Outlook, Vol. 1, No. 3, October 2026, Iryna V. Lendel, Chloe Wieber, Sevrin Williams, Gerrit Anderson, Lee Adams, Emily Petz

Reports

No abstract provided.

Nh Ece Research Consortium Member List, Evan England, Jess Carson

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

NH ECE Research Consortium membership is open to individuals and organizations with relevant expertise that aligns with the purpose of the Consortium, including the advancement of knowledge to support early care and education in NH. Check out the current Consortium members in this graphic!

Nh Ece Data Collection Efforts Running Inventory, Jess Carson, Evan England, Tyrus Parker

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

The NH ECE Research Consortium maintains an inventory of current and complete NH ECE-relevant data collection efforts. Included are surveys, interviews, focus groups, needs assessments, and other ways people in the field collect information. The inventory strengthens public access for data users, improves awareness and coordination among researchers, and minimizes duplication.

Fall 2026 Nh Ece Research Consortium Newsletter, Evan England, Jess Carson, Harshita Sarup

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

The Fall 2026 NH ECE Research Consortium Newsletter provides updates concerning NH's Market Rate Survey and Narrow Cost Analysis. Also find the latest research publications, Consortium resources, upcoming events, opportunities, and more.

Data Centre Litigation And Climate Change: Can Claims Against Data Centres Resolve Tensions Between Ai Growth And Climate Goals?, Nick Scott, Heng Wang

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

As artificial intelligence (AI) has become ubiquitous, climate-related impacts of data centres used to power these technologies have emerged as a growing concern for governments, civil society groups, and the public. As a result of this, a wave of data centre litigation has started to sweep multiple jurisdictions, in particular the United States, often leveraging environmental law. However, many claims do not directly target data centres’ impacts on climate change, and the challenges of aligning AI growth with climate goals may extend far beyond energy use in this infrastructure. This article analyses two research questions: (1) how are mismatched governance …

Mind The Hazard: Modeling And Interpreting Comfort With Personalized Sensing, Yufei Zhang, Matteo Favero, Patrick Chwalek, Sailin Zhong, Denis Lalanne, A. Joseph Paradiso, Clayton Miller, Andrew Sonta

Research Collection College of Integrative Studies

Recent advances in personalized sensing and comfort feedback have spurred the development of data-driven comfort models tailored to individual needs. However, because current models treat sequential comfort feedback independently, they are subject to unstable predictions and limited interpretability, hindering their deployment in building management. This study introduces a dynamic modeling framework that utilizes a Neural Ordinary Differential Equations-based Continuous-time Markov Chain to model the transitions in comfort states over time. Our modeling approach, developed through a field study utilizing smart glasses and mobile app feedback, tracks occupants' comfort transitions across daily activities and contexts. The results demonstrate that this model …

Reach & Use Of The Elder Index: 2025, Center For Social And Demographic Research On Aging, University Of Massachusetts Boston

Elder Index: Economic Security Index Reports

The Elder Index is being put to work across the country. This fact sheet provides an overview of some of this work.

The Nevada Innovation Economy And Federal Funding, Len Jessup, Sean Curry

Policy Briefs and Reports

This policy brief examines the nascent Nevada innovation economy and the funding capacity of the federal government. The analysis highlights how federal innovation programs have stimulated research, commercialization, and long-term economic development in Nevada. Using a multi-level framework encompassing technological, industrial, and spatial innovation, this policy brief documents how federal research funding, augmented by state programs and university infrastructure, has contributed to the formation of new research capabilities, seeded industry clusters and startups, and expanded workforce capacity. The findings suggest that federal resources have been productively deployed to date, generating significant scientific, economic, and social returns, but that more must …

What Do Teacher Applicant Pools Look Like In School Districts And Charter Schools?, Dan Goldhaber, Cyrus Grout, Constance A. Lindsay, Elton Mykerezi, Aaron Sojourner, Lauren Dachille

Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs

No abstract provided.

Iran Strikes And Shifting Sands: America And A Remade Middle East, Jeffrey Feltman

Brookings Scholar Lecture Series

As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Fellow in Foreign Policy Jeffrey Feltman discusses the post-Iran war landscape, new regional alignments, and the impact on U.S. interests and relations. We are living through what could be the most transformative period in the Middle East since the Iranian Revolution of 1979. New, informal alliances are scrambling traditional politics, while longstanding diplomatic taboos (such as prohibiting direct Israeli-Lebanese negotiations) are tossed aside. Syria, its transitional leadership embraced by the Trump Administration, no longer serves as Iran’s land bridge to Hezbollah but risks becoming a flashpoint in escalating Israeli-Turkish tensions. Middle …

Election Fraud In The Mountain West, 1998-2025, Ty Tan, Lara Karaalp, Anirudh Polagani, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Elections & Governance

This fact sheet presents data from the Heritage Foundation's Election Fraud Map  to compile cases of election fraud from 1998 to 2025 across the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The fact sheet presents the number of election fraud cases and types of election fraud charges in each Mountain West state.

Why Nevada Leaves So Much Federal Money Behind, The Lincy Institute

Lincy Institute Events

The Lincy Institute presents new research examining the history, politics, and policies that have caused Nevada to fare so poorly in accessing federal resources for decades and offer recommendations for how Nevada can more effectively interface with federal agencies to reverse this history. The event also features a panel discussion with nonprofit and former state and local government leaders.

Panel

Moderator — David Damore, Executive Director, The Lincy Institute

Panelists — Michael Brown, Fellow, The Lincy Institute — Lisa Corrado, Executive Director, Nevada Nonprofits — Miles Dickson, Chief Executive Officer, Nevada GrantLab — Yvanna Cancela, Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative …

Interdisciplinary, Delphi-Driven Consensus Guidelines On The Use Of Intravenous Ketamine Infusions For Depressive Disorders From The American Society Of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, And Practitioners (Askp3), David S Mathai, Madeleine Cluck, Amna M Aslam, Erin Amato, Arsalan Azam, Michael Banov, Kathleen A Barrett, Carl J Bonnett, David Feifel, Nicolas Grundmann, H Samuel Ko, Rupert Mcshane, Sandhya Prashad, Tatiana Santini, Lowan H Stewart, Patrick Sullivan, Stefany D Wolfsohn, Jill O Robinson, Amy L Mcguire, L Alison Mcinnes

Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Staff Publications

Background: Off-label use of intravenous ketamine (IVK) for depression is a widespread practice with limited regulation in the United States. There is an urgent need for current, evidence-informed treatment guidelines to facilitate patient safety, clinical decision-making, and care quality in real-world contexts.

Methods: The American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists and Practitioners (ASKP3) convened an interdisciplinary working committee tasked with creating guidelines for use of IVK for depression in outpatient settings. Guideline development followed a two-stage process: 1) a hybrid systematic and targeted evidence review and preliminary drafting by the committee, and 2) consensus refinement through a modified Delphi method …

Wildwood Park Area Correspondence To Mary Alyson Prude, 8.7.1993, William L. Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from William L. McDonald to Mary Alyson Prude concerning the history of Wildwood Park and the surround vicinity in Florence, Alabama.

The pdf is faded and difficult to read, so it has been transcribed below.

August 7, 1993

Miss Mary Alyson Prude

426 Robinhood Drive

Florence, Alabama 35630

Dear Mary Alyson:

Please forgive an old man who finds it more and more difficult to hear. And I feel terrible for not recognizing you until after we had talked over the telephone. It then hit me: You are Joel and Jayne's beautiful young daughter. I am so sorry. Your entire …

Trail Of Tears Correspondence From Southwest Us Dept. Of Interior, 2.9.1994, John Harely

Correspondence

Correspondence issued by the National Park Service Southwest Region to William L. McDonald concerning his collaboration with Richard Sheridan of the Trail of Tears Advisory Council. The correspondence also includes an enclosed itinerary of the Trail of Tears Advisory Council Field Trip held on March 3, 1994.

Spring Street (Veteran's Blvd) Correspondence To Steve Pierce, 12.15.1992, William L. Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from William Lindsey McDonald to Steve Pierce, the President of the Florence City Council, regarding the proposed change of Spring Street's to Veterans Boulevard. The letter outlines the historical significance of Spring Street.

Sunken Trace Sign Correspondence To Johnny Sims, 8.6.1999, William L. Mcdonald

Correspondence

Correspondence from William Lindsey McDonald to Jonny Sims, a ranger of the Natchez Trace Parkway, concerning the interpretative sign at Sunken Trace located at mile marker 350.8. Within the correspondence, McDonald proposes that the verbiage be adjusted to be more respectful of the early Native American inhabitants of the area. He also highlights another instance in which National Park signage was changed at the George Colbert parking area and home site.

The current historical markers for the Sunken Trace and Colbert's Stand are accessible on the historical marker database.