Research

Morrison Institute is a leading resource for relevant research, analysis and policy choices of public value. Recent research reports are listed below.

More Morrison Institute research reports are available in the Arizona State University archives.

	User Fees: The Hidden, 'Other' Tax Reports and Publications January 2011 C.J. Eisenbarth Hager Faced with falling revenues, many states are looking to user fees to provide additional revenue. This primer reviews the role of user fees, lessons learned from various government entities, and looks at current fees charged by some Arizona state agencies.
	Structurally Unbalanced: Cyclical and Structural Deficits in Arizona Reports and Publications January 2011 Matthew Murray, Kristin Borns, Sue Clark-Johnson, Mark Muro, Jennifer Vey
	Global Arizona 100: A New Century, A World Stage Reports and Publications November 2010 Bill Hart, C.J. Eisenbarth Hager, Joe Garcia This assessment of Arizona's global measurement in terms of our competitiveness, our citizens and our culture was prepared for the Global Arizona 100 Conference held Dec. 1, 2010 in Phoenix. Science Foundation Arizona was sponsor. Go to GlobalArizona100.org for more information about the initiative.
	Next Steps Scottsdale: Building an Action Plan for Economic Growth Reports and Publications October 2010 Kristin Borns
	Unlocking Resilience: The Key to Healthy Aging in Arizona Reports and Publications August 2010 John Stuart Hall, Alex Zautra, Kristin Borns, Erica Edwards, Monica Stigler, Richard Toon, Nancy Welch, Eric Rasmussen
	Campaign Finance: The Clean Elections Quandry Reports and Publications March 2010 David Berman Historically, the prominence of affluent groups and individuals among the contributors to state political campaigns has given rise to fear of a government of “checkbook democracy,” in which successful lawmakers are obligated to those who contribute large sums of money.
	Forum 411: Domestic Violence in Arizona: Old Problems, New Possibilities Reports and Publications March 2010 Morrison Institute Staff
	Forum 411: Do Good Neighbors Make Good Citizens? Reports and Publications December 2009 Morrison Institute Staff
	The Price of Stewardship: The Future of Arizona State Parks Reports and Publications October 2009 Grady Gammage Jr, Nancy Welch, Dave White, Bill Hart, Monica Stigler, Yuri Artibise
	Forum 411: Road to Recovery: Lessons from Arizona's First Economy Reports and Publications September 2009 Morrison Institute Staff