Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Jeff Blodgett Author-Name: Dale Shannon Author-Name: Stan McMillen Title: The MAC Index 2003 Abstract: Classification-JEL: L60 Keywords: mac index Length: 44 pages Number: 2003-04 Creation-date: 200303 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://www.mact.org/images/mac_index/MAC_Index_2003.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2003-04 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: Murat Arik Title: The Economic Impact of Infrastructure Improvements Proposed by the Connecticut Light and Power Company Abstract: Classification-JEL: L94 Keywords: infrastructure improvements Length: 18 pages Number: 2003-05 Creation-date: 200309 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/Northeast%20Utilities%20Rate%20Case.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2003-05 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Steven P. Lanza Title: The Economics of Ethics: The Cost of Political Corruption Abstract: Classification-JEL: H11 Keywords: ethics, corruption Length: 7 pages Number: 2004-01 Creation-date: 200402 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/The%20Economics%20of%20Ethics-%20The%20Cost%20of%20Political%20Corruption.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2004-01 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: Brian Baird Title: The Economic Impact of the Redevelopment of Georgetown, Connecticut: The Former Gilbert and Bennett Wire Mill, Main Street, and Old Mill Road Abstract: Redevelopment of old mill creates vibrant new spaces, preserves green space, creates density Classification-JEL: R11, O18 Keywords: development, redevelopment Length: 34 pages Number: 2005-02 Creation-date: 200510 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/The%20Economic%20Impact%20of%20the%20Redevelopment%20of%20Georgetown,%20Connecticut.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2005-02 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Fred Carstensen Author-Name: William Lott Title: The Economic Impact of the New England Raceway Abstract: Classification-JEL: R11 Keywords: new england raceway, economic impact, NASCAR Length: 27 pages Number: 2004-03 Creation-date: 200409 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/New%20England%20Raceway%20Economic%20Impact.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2004-03 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: Kathryn Parr Title: The Economic Impact and Profile of Connecticut’s ECE Industry Abstract: Classification-JEL: I21, I20 Keywords: childcare, education, early care, early education Length: 61 pages Number: 2004-04 Creation-date: 200409 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/Child%20Care%20Report.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2004-04 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: Kathryn Parr Author-Name: Xiumei Song Author-Name: Brian Baird Title: The Kerry-Bush Health Care Proposals: A Characterization and Comparison of their Impacts on Connecticut (Executive Summary) Abstract: Classification-JEL: I18, H51 Keywords: health care, connecticut, health insurance Length: 3 pages Number: 2004-05 Creation-date: 200410 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/The%20Kerry-Bush%20Health%20Care%20Proposals-%20A%20Characterization%20Executive%20Summary.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2004-05 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: Kathryn Parr Author-Name: Xiumei Song Author-Name: Brian Baird Title: The Kerry-Bush Health Care Proposals: A Characterization and Comparison of their Impacts on Connecticut (Technical Appendix) Abstract: Classification-JEL: I18, H51 Keywords: health care, Connecticut, health insurance Length: 49 pages Number: 2004-06 Creation-date: 200410 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/The%20Kerry-Bush%20Health%20Care%20Proposals-%20A%20Characterization%20Tech%20Appendix.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2004-06 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: Kathryn Parr Author-Name: Xiumei Song Author-Name: Brian Baird Title: The Kerry-Bush Health Care Proposals: A Characterization and Comparison of their Impacts on Connecticut (Full Report) Abstract: Classification-JEL: I18, H51 Keywords: health care, connecticut, health insurance Length: 25 pages Number: 2004-07 Creation-date: 200410 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/The%20Kerry-Bush%20Health%20Care%20Proposals-%20A%20Characterization%20Full%20Report.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2004-07 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: Philip Shaw Author-Name: Nicholas Jolly Author-Name: Bryant Goulding Author-Name: Victoria Finkle Title: Biodiesel: Fuel for Thought, Fuel for Connecticut’s Future Abstract: Classification-JEL: Q28, Q42, Q51, Q55, Q53, I18 Keywords: biodiesel, alternative energy, fuel, diesel, air quality Length: 57 pages Number: 2005-01 Creation-date: 200503 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/Biodiesel%20Report.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2005-01 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stanley McMillen Author-Name: Kathryn Parr Author-Name: Xiumei Song Title: The Economic Impact of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Abstract: This analysis of the Clark contributes to the collective effort to understand the economic impact of the arts in the Berkshires, and raises national consciousness about the economic contribution that arts organizations make to their communities. Classification-JEL: Z11 Keywords: art museum, economic impact, cultural amenity Length: 50 pages Number: 2005-03 Creation-date: 200510 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/The%20Economic%20Impact%20of%20the%20Sterling%20and%20Francine%20Clark%20Art.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2005-03 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: William Lott Title: The Economic Impact of Connecticut's Corporate Tax Policy Changes: 1995-2012 Abstract: Economic effects of corporate tax policy changes on jobs and state and local revenue Classification-JEL: H25, H27, H71 Keywords: corporate income tax, tax credits, sales tax exemption, state tax policy Length: 52 pages Number: 2005-04 Creation-date: 200512 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/Connecticut%20Tax%20Credits%20Report.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2005-04 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stan McMillen Author-Name: Mark Sheridan Author-Name: Bryant Goulding Author-Name: Patrick Flaherty Author-Name: Sharan Sharma Author-Name: Bingbo Hu Title: Connecticut's Spending Cap: It's History and An Alternative Spending Growth Rule Abstract: State spending growth rules and an alternative for Connecticut Classification-JEL: H72, H20 Keywords: state tax policy, spending growth rules, tax and expenditure limits, TELs Length: 56 pages Number: 2005-05 Creation-date: 200509 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/Connecticut%27s%20Spending%20Cap-History%20&%20Alternative%20Spending%20Growth%20Rule.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2005-05 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Patrick Flaherty Title: An Analysis of PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes), Windham, Connecticut Abstract: This report the history of the "Payment of Lieu of Taxes" (PILOT) fund distrubtion in Windham, CT, the history of the PILOT fund statutes in Connecticut, and a discussion of the impact of tax-exempt properties on Town and the separate Williamntic Fire & Police Service District. The report concludes with a recommendation for PILOT funding going forward. Classification-JEL: H2, H7 and H8. Keywords: taxes, property, "payment in lieu of taxes", state-owned property, "Windham, CT", "housing authority" Length: 24 pages Number: 2007-May-01 Creation-date: 200705 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/Windham_PILOT_edited_Final.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2007-May-01 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stanley McMillen Author-Name: Philip Shaw Title: The FY2006 Economic Impact of Continuing Operations of the University of Connecticut Health Center (Fourth Report) Abstract: This report provides the financial detail to re-enforce the activities of the UConn Health Center as a significant surce of new state tax revenue, with a economically viable and vital fiscal basis. In addition to its fiscal engagement within Hartford county, the UConn Health Center contributes significant public health services, and is the source of new medical research. Classification-JEL: H4, R5 Keywords: UConn, medical college, fiscal review, "quality of life" Length: 59 pages Number: 2007-March-01 Creation-date: 200703 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/UConn_Health_Ctr_3-07.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2007-March-01 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stanley McMillen Author-Name: Troy Helming Author-Name: Shadab Qaiser Author-Name: Mark Sheridan Author-Name: Victoria Finkle Author-Name: Monoswita Saha Title: The Economic Impact of the Arts, Film, History and Tourism Industries in Connecticut Abstract: This report contains four ecnomic impact studies corresponding to the four divisions (arts, film, historic preservation, and tourism) of the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism that commissioned them. There is an Executive Summar, the four industry studies, and a methodological overview that includes a discussion of the overall approach, economic impact multipliers, data sources, and an explanation of the conservative nature of the studies. Classification-JEL: Z11, Keywords: Arts, Film, Historic preservation, heritage, Tourism, travel, impact, Connecticut, Length: 273 pages Number: 2006-Dec-01 Creation-date: 200612 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/EconImpact_Arts_Film_Tourism_2006.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2006-Dec-01 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stephen Coelen Author-Name: Joseph B. Berger Title: New England 2020: A Forecast of Educational Attainment and its Implications for the Workforce of New England states. Abstract: This report examines the role for race and ethnicity in supporting New England's population grouth. The educational attainment throughout New England is assessed as the basis of a forecast of future levels of educational success, and the workforce capability. Finally, public policy opportunites are suggested that can improve economic outcomes during the expected decrease in population growth. Classification-JEL: I2, J1, J6. Keywords: education, graduation, minority, demographics, migration, workforce, degrees, Length: 60 pages Number: 2006-Jun-01 Creation-date: 200606 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/New_England_2020.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2006-Jun-01 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Orlando J. Rodriguez Title: Impact of Undocumented Populations on 2010 Congressional Reapportionment. Abstract: This report compares the allocation of House of Representative seats in 2010 using two scenarious building from the most defensible 2010 population projections for each of the fifty states. The first scenario assumes that Census 2010 counts all undocumented residents in all states. The second scenario assumes that none of the undocument residents are used as a basis for apportionment distribution. Classification-JEL: Keywords: immigration; congressional apportionment; Census Bureau. Length: 13 pages Number: 2007-September-01 Creation-date: 200709 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/CtSDC_2010Reapportionment_Final_2007sept19.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2007-Sept-01 Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: Stephen Coelen Author-Name: Sevin� Rende Author-Name: Doug Fulton Title: Next Steps: Preparing a Quality Workforce Abstract: Weaknesses of the continuum from high school education into the Connecticut workforce include the following: (1) Too many highly qualified high school students do not go on to college at all; (2) Too many high school students neglect to apply to in-State colleges or are not accepted in the in- State college of their choice; leaving the State, they often remain in their out-of-state community to work (3) Too many additional students transfer from in-State to Out-of-State colleges during college and these, in great numbers, do not return to Connecticut in their post college years; (4) Too many students, wherever trained, may start in the Connecticut labor market but fail to stay in Connecticut employment for very long; and (5) Too many, starting college, fail to complete college, making college an expensive and uncertain proposition, while improving students' completion rates would promote greater efficiency in the use of student and State resources. Classification-JEL: Keywords: high school education; college education; workplace success; CAPT testing; SAT testing Length: 135 pages Number: 2008-April-01 Creation-date: 200804 Price: Free Publication-Status: File-URL: http://ccea.uconn.edu/studies/08apr_NextSteps.pdf File-Format: Application/PDF File-Function: Full text Handle: RePEc:uct:cceast:2007-Apr-01