Interim Report Summarizing Significant Changes in Tax Increment Finance Policy in Wisconsin
Do Minority-owned Banks Pay Higher Interest Rates on CDs?
This paper analyzes whether minority-owned banks pass along an advantage in access to governmental deposits to the communities they serve in the form of higher interest rates on certificates of deposit (CDs).
Interim Report Summarizing Significant Changes in Tax Increment Finance Policy in Wisconsin
The combination of the slowdown in development brought about by the construction downturn with the ''popping of the real estate bubble'' has created two competing challenges for tax increment financing (TIF). This report examines these challenges.
A Durations Analysis of Tax Increment Finance District Lifespans
Communities have a tool at their disposal to facilitate such catalysts, called Tax Increment Finance (TIF). A TIF allows a community to subsidize an improvement using the increase in tax revenue it expects to see as a result of the improvement.
Bankruptcy: A Growing Problem
This report is a comprehensive look into bankruptcies at the county, state, regional and national levels.
Purchasing Decisons in Grocery Stores: The Effect of Expiration Date on Purchasing Decisions in Grocery Stores
Throughout the fall of 2017, the Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC), from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, conducted surveying at grocery stores throughout the state of Wisconsin to determine individual's perception of store quality based on expiration dates.
A Gap Analysis: Butcher Shops
In order to determine potential sites for butcher shops, the Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater developed a "Gap Analysis". This analysis employed an empirical analysis to estimate the Cities, Villages and Townships in Wisconsin that possess the demographic qualities a potential butcher shop owner should look for.
Potato Production in Wisconsin - Analyzing the Economic Impact
In 2014, FERC gathered data from government agencies and growers associations including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture regarding the Potato Industry. Our results have found that Wisconsin is the nation's third-largest grower of potatoes, producing 2.6 billion pounds of potatoes in 2013 and has a combined impact (including direct, indirect and induced) of $522,278,361 on Wisconsin's economy. This impact led to the creation of 3,122.5 jobs.
Processed Sweet Corn: Analyzing the Economic Impact in Wisconsin
While the term "like a can of corn" implies that something is easy, the relationship of sweet corn to the Wisconsin economy is actually complex. The vertical integrated system of the sweet corn industry shows a solid platform for job creation along each process.
Wisconsin Ginseng: Impacts and Implications
Ginsenoside levels in Wisconsin ginseng makes Wisconsin ginseng a desirable commodity. Ginsenosides, found only in ginseng, provide health benefits to those who consume the plant. This paper analyzes the economic impact of the ginseng industry on the surrounding economy.
Cranberries of Wisconsin
In 2012, FERC gathered data from government agencies and growers associations including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSTCGA), and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Associations (CCCGA) on this industry. Information included production totals, yield per acre, acres harvested, utilization (fresh or processed), pricing, value of production and local economy spending.
Dietary Supplements: Analyzing the Economic Impact in Wisconsin
The Dietary Supplement industry affects the economy in three main ways. Direct, indirect, and induced effects from this industry affect the economy. This report summarizes the impacts of the dietary supplement industry on Wisonsin's economy.
Evaluating the Jobs Tax Credit Program
The purpose of the Jobs Tax Credit Program (JTC) is to incentivize businesses to locate and expand their activities in Wisconsin. The goal of the JTC program is to incentivize job creation through companies with refundable tax credits that would help reduce their tax liability within Wisconsin. This enhances their cash flow to increase the expansion project's scope, accelerate the timing of the project, or enhance payroll.
Economic Impact on Wisconsin of Trade-Supported Technical Education
This analysis, produced by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Fiscal and Economic Research Center and Economic Development Partners, LLC, has determined that altering the relationship between trade unions and the construction industry puts at risk three important components of the development of skilled labor.
NCAA Division III Athletics Measuring X-Efficiency 2007-2012
Using data from 2007-2012, the FERC developed an x-efficiency analysis to estimate how effectively universities used resources to score points in the Directors' Cup competition - a broad-based mark of success for college athletics.
State of Ingenuity: A Synthetic Economic Index
Regions with high levels of growth and development experience benefits stemming from strong economic activity, whereas regions with stagnating or negative growth must analyze their economic conditions to improve them. Using data-based tools can help improve the overall economic condition of the region.
Exporting Knowledge: A Growth Industry for Wisconsin
During the 2010 school year, 691,000 international students came to the United States to study. This study focuses on the impact these students on the local economy.
Economic Impact of Young Auditorium on Whitewater and the Surrounding Community
The combined economic impact of the Young Auditorium is $2,117 million. Nearby businesses profit and new jobs are created.
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Off-Campus Student Survey
Understanding students' views of demand and utilization is considered critical for planning continual housing issues in the City of Whitewater.
Enhanced Earnings and Tax Revenues from a University of Wisconsin Whitewater Degree: A Synthetic Analysis
This report addresses a critical issue in public finance: the economic value of an education. This includes enhanced earnings the student receives and the benefit enjoyed by the community when this graduate adds to the overall income base of the state.
Value of a University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Degree
This report illustrates that a University of Wisconsin - Whitewater degree greatly increases a person's ability to earn a good income over the course of his or her lifetime.
The Economic Impact of the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
This report explores the various ways that the University of Wisconsin Whitewater impacts Walworth, Jefferson, and Rock counties.
Technical Efficiency and Cost-Ratios of State Health Care
In a research study supported by the Wisconsin Hospital Association, economist Russell Kashian, Ph.D., at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, found Wisconsin to be the third most efficient state in the country. Kashian used financial, technological, and human resources as his inputs with the outputs being health outcomes, quality and access to care. Over a five-year period of 2008-2012, the study found Wisconsin's health care delivery system uses resources more efficiently than all but two states, Hawaii and Iowa, and Wisconsin patients have better outcomes, are more satisfied with the care they receive and care is more accessible in all parts of the state compared to almost all other states.