The Cooper Center's economic impact study of higher education in Virginia earns Jim Ryan's praise: "I am grateful to the Weldon Cooper Center for their great work in helping us better understand our impact..."

This study examines the size, growth, features, and economic impacts of the defense industry for the Charlottesville Region.

This study examines the economic impact of Virginia’s agriculture and forest industries in 2021.  It updates a study published in 2017 and retains methodological features of that study.

The paper examines conditions that affect the economic and tax revenue impact potential of industrial parks and highlights remaining information gaps.

This report presents results of an analysis for a prospective Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This report describes the results of an economic development incentives survey administered to local economic developers in Virginia.  

This study evaluates the economic contribution that Carilion Clinic makes to the state, its service region and individual service areas where it operates. 

This report describes the results of an economic development incentives survey undertaken as part of a major Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) funded project.