Sequestration-caused reductions in federal spending may yield tangible economic impacts in Iowa if they were to occur.  This short paper estimates, using an input-output model of federal spending, the potential job and income losses that might be realized in Iowa from reduced federal spending

This is a how-to manual for utilizing the IMPLAN impact analysis program when measuring the worth of public universities to regional economies.  This paper describes four approaches to measuring university economic values ranging from simple modification to the elements of value added to...

This project was a partnership with the American Farmland Trust, the Kane County, Il, planning department, and the author to demonstrate the regional economic gains that could be anticipated were the county able to expand local fresh fruits and vegetable production for both local and regional...

Agriculture is an important component of the Iowa economy.  When considered in combination with Iowa's food manufacturing and Iowa's industries that specifically produce agricultural inputs, the broader agriculture and agriculture-related manufacturing sectors explain a substantial fraction of...

This analysis measures the regional economic value of The University of Iowa.  There are two dimensions evaluated: the overall worth of operating the university and the value of student spending in the area economy.  This analysis incorporates a number of best practices for measuring the worth...

This analysis measures the regional economic value of the University of Northern Iowa.  There are two dimensions evaluated: the overall worth of operating the university and the value of student spending in the area economy.  This analysis incorporates a number of best practices for measuring...

This analysis measures the regional economic value of The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (hereafter, UIHC).  The assessment looks at UIHC operational expenditures using a properly specified regional input-output model that accurately reflects its major spending categories and its...

This analysis measures the regional economic value of Iowa State University.  There are two dimensions evaluated: the overall worth of operating the university and the value of student spending in the area economy.  This analysis incorporates a number of best practices for measuring the worth...

This is a study of the major economic attributes and economic impacts of Iowa’s insurance industry. In all, the state’s competitive position nationally in the insurance industry has improved strongly over the past decade. At the same time, the industry has become an increasingly important...

This is an applied research and technical assistance project for the Iowa Lakes region that consists of Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, and Palo Alto County. The objective of the research is to help the region to identify its industrial and occupational strengths, to clarify its potential...