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 Past, Present and Future of the Arizona Initiative Reports and Publications May 2017 David Berman Two initiative-related measures were passed in the 2017 Arizona legislative session: One banned the practice of paying petition circulators on a per-signature basis and the other required that citizen initiatives be in strict compliance with the law rather than substantial compliance.
	Preventing Families’ ‘Drift Into Failure’ Reports and Publications May 2017 Erica Quintana, Jade Sun
	Finding & Keeping Educators for Arizona's Classrooms Reports and Publications May 2017 Dan Hunting, Thom Reilly, Andrea Whitsett, Samantha Briggs, Joseph Garcia, Bill Hart
	Voters, Media & Social Networks Reports and Publications April 2017 Eric Hedberg, Thom Reilly, David Daugherty, Joseph Garcia
	Morrison-Cronkite Poll: Opioids & Addiction Reports and Publications April 2017 Morrison Institute - Cronkite News The prevalence of prescription opioid abuse and addiction in Arizona is widespread, according to a major statewide poll released by Arizona State University today.
	Housing Homeless Youth Reports and Publications March 2017 Bill Hart, Kendra L. Smith
	Bail or Jail? Reports and Publications January 2017 Bill Hart If a person cannot afford to post bail, he/she stays in jail until trial, which can be costly to all sides.
	The ‘Neglect of Neglect’ Reports and Publications December 2016 Erica Quintana, Bill Hart, Kelly Megahan Spotlight on Arizona’s Kids As part of a three-year project, this is the first in a series of briefs in which Morrison Institute for Public Policy will report on selected aspects of Arizona’s child welfare system.
	Understanding Arizona’s Propositions: 205 / 206 Reports and Publications September 2016 David R. Berman Morrison Institute for Public Policy Senior Research Fellow David R. Berman lists the pro & con arguments related to: Proposition 205, the Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, which would legalize marijuana for recreational use by people aged 21 and older.
	Time for a Plan Reports and Publications June 2016 Erica S. McFadden, Ph.D.