New England Public Policy Center Research Reports

New England Public Policy Center Research Reports offer empirical analysis of public issues relevant to the region’s policymakers. The reports provide information and perspectives that can improve or advance public policy.

How Do the Availability and Cost of Childcare Influence Women’s Labor Market Outcomes in New England? How Do the Availability and Cost of Childcare Influence Women’s Labor Market Outcomes in New England?

English Proficiency and Labor Market Outcomes in New England English Proficiency and Labor Market Outcomes in New England

Educational Attainment and Wage Growth in New England: Evidence from Four Decades of Administrative Wage Records Educational Attainment and Wage Growth in New England: Evidence from Four Decades of Administrative Wage Records

Why New England’s Labor Force Participation Has Been Recovering So Slowly since the COVID-19 Pandemic Why New England’s Labor Force Participation Has Been Recovering So Slowly since the COVID-19 Pandemic

Credit Access and the College-persistence Decision of Working Students: Policy Implications for New England Credit Access and the College-persistence Decision of Working Students: Policy Implications for New England

Occupational Licensing and Occupational Mobility in New England Occupational Licensing and Occupational Mobility in New England