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.

	The Future of ‘Direct Democracy’ in Arizona: Petition Circulators, Election Officials and the Law Reports and Publications February 2014 Dr. David Berman
	Serving Valley Victims of Domestic Violence: Challenges and Choices Reports and Publications February 2014 Bill Hart
	Arizona's Education Financing: Elementary and Secondary Education: 2002-2011 Reports and Publications December 2013 Dan Hunting Arizona has grown rapidly over the years and our education system has grown in step with the population. But increasing the total budget for education doesn’t mean that we have directed more resources to each student.
	State of Our State 2013 Presentations Presentations November 2013 Susan Clark-Johnson, Sapna Gupta, Dan Hunting, Janet Holston PowerPoint presentations from State of Our State 2013 Conference. Topics include economic development, education and workforce development, and changing demographics of Arizona. Conference was held Nov. 19, 2013 at the Phoenix Airport Marriott.
	Arizona Directions 2014 Reports and Publications November 2013 Andrea Whitsett, Sapna Gupta, Dan Hunting
	Defining Border Security in Immigration Reform Reports and Publications July 2013 Mike Slaven This report by the Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy Center focuses on defining a "secure" border as the key to passage of comprehensive immigration reform in Congress. The report attempts to separate rhetoric from facts regarding border security.
	Stuck At Home: By-passing Transportation Roadblocks To Community Mobility and Independence Reports and Publications July 2013 Erica McFadden
	Employment Options for People with Developmental Disabilities in Arizona Reports and Publications July 2013 Erica McFadden
	A New Look: A Survey of Arizona's Homeless Population Reports and Publications June 2013 Bill Hart, Eric Hedberg This first-time survey of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Arizona provides a detailed portrait of the state's homeless population. By statistically validating some long-held assumptions about homelessness, this research will provide the empirical evidence needed to advance both prevention and treatment strategies.
	Initiative Reform in Arizona: Exploring Some Ideas Reports and Publications May 2013 David Berman