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.

	Reducing Teen Dating Abuse Reports and Publications July 2015 Bill Hart, Eric C. Hedberg, Ph.D. Many domestic violence offenders and victims are repeating patterns of belief and behavior formed in their teenage years. Experts agree that the most effective way to short-circuit teen dating violence is prevention – teaching teenagers how to form healthy relationships and to avoid or escape unhealthy ones.
	Arizona's Best and Brightest Reports and Publications June 2015 Dan Hunting Good News, Bad News, and an Opportunity
	TANF cuts: Is Arizona shortsighted in its dwindling support for poor families? Reports and Publications June 2015 Thom Reilly, Keiran Vitek
	Town Hall: Arizona's Economy Reports and Publications March 2015 Morrison Institute for Public Policy
	$9.1 billion state budget is all about speed, cuts Reports and Publications March 2015 Kristin Borns This March 19, 2015 review of Arizona's state budget looks at the balancing act between fiscal responsibility and social investment in education and other public programs:
	Arizona’s Medicaid expansion moves to the courts Reports and Publications March 2015 Kristin Borns
	Violence: America's Love/Hate Relationship Reports and Publications March 2015 Bill Hart
	America's Love/Hate Relationship With Violence Reports and Publications February 2015 Bill Hart This two-page primer briefing was handed out at the Jan. 29 Morrison Institute Roundtable Discussion on violence:
	In Brief: New governor, new directions Reports and Publications November 2014 David R. Berman Morrison Institute Senior Research Fellow David R. Berman looks at the priorites Governor-elect Doug Ducey must face, including a $520 million budget deficit.
	Understanding Arizona's Propositions (2014) Reports and Publications October 2014 David R. Berman Morrison Institute Senior Research Fellow David R. Berman looks at the pros and cons of three propositions (Prop 304, Prop 303, Prop 122) that will be on the November statewide ballot.