The Center For Economic Policy Studies is dedicated to applying economic analysis to the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy. We aim to provide leaders a better understanding of our local and regional economies so that they can make more informed decisions. Our services include policy analysis, applied research, economic forecasting, regional economic studies. Contact us to see how we might assist you with your economic data and policy questions.
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New Release: Decarbonizing Virginia's Economy: Pathways to 2050
Survey of Virginia Local Economic Developers
This report describes the results of an economic development incentives survey administered to local economic developers in Virginia. It presents local developer assessments of the usefulness of various state incentives, level of local utilization of state incentives, and importance of state incentives compared to other location factors. It also provides an inventory of the types of local economic development incentives provided by Virginia
Food–energy–water implications of negative emissions technologies in a +1.5 °C future
Article in Nature Climate Change discusses the tradeoffs involved in using carbon removal technologies to help control global warming by reducing atmospheric CO2 concentrations. A nice summary is here.
Carilion Clinic's Economic Contribution to the State and Service Region
This study evaluates the economic contribution that Carilion Clinic makes to the state, its service region and individual service areas where it operates. The study has two components. The first part examines the economic contribution that results from clinic-related spending using IMPLAN input-output models. This contribution includes the economic activity stimulated by clinic payroll and procurement of supplies and services.
Honoring Those Who Served: An Analysis of Virginia State Veterans Cemeteries
This report describes changes that have occurred since a previous report, Commemorating Military Service and Sacrifice in Virginia: An Analysis of Veteran Memorial Needs, was published in 2013 and evaluates the memorial needs of Virginia’s veterans. It describes changes to U.S.
