Journal Articles
“Coastal Resiliency through Value Capture and Transfer: A Framework Proposal”, Coastal Management, Volume 48, Issue 1, 2020 (with Chad McGuire).
“New Housing Production in Massachusetts: Fiscal Dynamics and Community Implications”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 21, issue 1, pp 21-26, 2019
(with Elise Rapoza)
“Foreign Born Diversity Energizes Worcester’s Economy”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 18, issue 1, 2016 (with D. Borges et. al.)
“He’s One of Ours: A Case Study of a Campus Response to Crisis”, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, Volume 23, issue 4, 2015
(with S. Jenkins)
“The Massachusetts Economy in a Time of Transition”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 16, issue 2, 2014 (with R. Nakosteen)
“Whither the Recovery: Massachusetts at the Economic Crossroads”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 15, issue 1, 2013 (with R. Nakosteen)
“Lessons from the front lines of the 21st century economy: The Structure of Job Opportunities in the Massachusetts IT industry”, Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, Volume 27 (4), 2012.
“Politics and Globalization: Uncertainty and its Economic Discontents”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 14, issue 2, 2012 (with R. Nakosteen)
“The Need for Financial Education in New Bedford”, Communities and Banking, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Volume 23, issue 2, 2012 (with J Ferland et.al.)
“Diverging Destinies: The Commonwealth’s Relatively Robust but Imbalanced Economic Recovery”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 13, issue 2, 2011 (with R. Nakosteen)
“A Feast or Famine Economy”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 13, issue 1, 2011 (with R. Nakosteen)
“The Outlook for 2010: A Long Slog Ahead”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 12, issue 1, 2010 (with R. Nakosteen)
“Heat Rises: Lessons from the 2008 Heating Oil Price Spike”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 11, issue 1, 2009 (with R. Sherman et.al)
“What’s the Future for the State’s Human Services Workforce?”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 10, issue 2, 2008 (with C. Citino et.al.)
“The ever long(er) commute”, MassBenchmarks Volume 7, issue 3, 2005 (with R. Nakosteen and D. Ansel).
“Lessons from the Citizens Bank/UMass Small Business Survey for New England”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 7, issue 1, 2005 (with R. Nakosteen)
“Migrants and the Massachusetts Economy: New Challenges and Questions, MassBenchmarks, Volume 6, issue 4, 2004 (with R. Nakosteen and D. Ansel)
“The Massachusetts Knowledge Sector: A Regional Perspective”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 5, issue 2, 2002 (with R. Nakosteen)
“Corporately-Sponsored Redevelopment Campaigns and the Social Stability of Urban Neighborhoods: St. Louis Revisited”, Journal of Urban Affairs Volume 21(number 1) pp.101-127, 1999 (with D. Monti)
“The Influence of Status on Decisions to Help”, Journal of Social Psychology, Volume 133 (number 1), pp.23-31, 1993. (with K. Gareis)
Book Chapters
“Planning for Sustainable Coastlines in the United States in an Era of Climate Change: An Examination of Major Policy Barriers”. In: Leal Filho, W., Azeiteiro, U.M., Setti, A.F.F. (eds) Sustainability in Natural Resources Management and Land Planning. World Sustainability Series. Springer, 2021 (with C. McGuire and D. Lynch)
“A Least Regrets Framework for Coastal Climate Change Resiliency Through Economic Development”. In: Leal Filho W., Luetz J.M., Ayal D. (eds) Handbook of Climate Change Management. Springer, 2021 (with C. McGuire)
Impacts of Urban Redevelopment in Central-City Neighborhoods, in Managing Capital Resources for Central-City Revitalization. F.W. Wagner, T.E. Joder and A. Mumphrey (eds.) New York: Garland Publishing, 2000 (with D. Monti)
Applied Research Reports
“Charting the Course: A Regional Assessment of the Marine Science & Technology Sector in Southeastern New England”, prepared for the U.S. Economic Development Administration, 2019 (with D. Borges et.al.)
“Transforming Quincy: A Holistic Assessment of the Economic Contributions of the Quincy Center Urban Revitalization District Project”, prepared for the City of Quincy, MA, 2019 (with D. Borges et.al.)
“The Economic Geography of SouthCoastal New England”, Public Policy Center Working Paper Series No. 3, 2019 (with E. Rapoza et.al.)
“Health Through Human Services”, prepared for The Providers Council, 2019 (with C. Citino)
“Understanding the Housing Needs and Challenges Facing Provincetown MA”, Prepared for the Town of Provincetown, MA, 2018 (with M. McCarthy et. al.)
“The Face of the Human Services Sector”, prepared for The Providers Council, 2018 (with C. Citino)
“Massachusetts Offshore Wind Workforce Assessment”, prepared for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, 2018 (with D. Borges et. al.)
“A Profile of the 495-MetroWest Region”, prepared for the 495/MetroWest Partnership, 2018 (with D. Borges et. al.)
“The Economic and Workforce implications of the proposed Vineyard Wind Offshore Wind Developments in Massachusetts”, prepared for Vineyard Wind, 2018 (with D. Borges et. al.)
“MassTLC Tech Pulse Survey: Insight from Industry Leaders”, prepared for the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council, 2017 (with M. McCarthy)
“A Baseline Assessment of Economic Conditions in Provincetown, Massachusetts”, prepared for the Town of Provincetown, MA, 2017 (with E. Korejwa et.al.)
“Navigating the Global Economy: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Massachusetts Maritime Economy”, prepared for the Massachusetts Seaport Council, 2017 (with D. Borges et.al.)
“Who Will Care? The Workforce Crisis in Human Services”, prepared for the Massachusetts Council of Human Services Providers, 2017 (with C. Citino)
“Towards an Evidence Based Housing Policy in Fall River”, Prepared for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, 2016 (with M. McCarthy et.al.)
“The costs and hidden benefits of housing development”, prepared for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, 2016 (with E. Korejwa et.al.)
“The Foreign-Born Population of Worcester MA: Assessing the Challenges and Contributions of a Diverse Community”. Prepared for the Seven Hills Foundation, 2015 (with M. McCarthy et.al.)
“Subsidizing Risk: The Regressive and Counterproductive Nature of National Flood Insurance in Massachusetts”, Public Policy Center Working Paper Series No. 1, 2015 (with C. McGuire and J. Wright)
“Beyond Social Value: The Economic Impact of the Human Services Sector”, prepared for the Massachusetts Council of Human Services Providers, 2015 (with C. Citino)
"The Massachusetts Credit Union Industry in 2013: Between a Rock and a Hard Place", prepared for the Massachusetts Share Insurance Corporation.
"The Massachusetts Credit Union Industry in 2012: In the Eye of the Storm", prepared for the Massachusetts Share Insurance Corporation.
"Educational Collaboration in Berkshire County: Obstacles and Opportunities". An applied research report prepared for the Berkshire Readiness Center at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (with Dawicki and Vaisanen)
"The Massachusetts Credit Union Industry: Facing the Challenges of an Uncertain Environment", prepared for the Massachusetts Share Insurance Corporation (MSIC).
"The Performance of Hawaii’s Military Impacted Schools: A Comparative Perspective". Prepared for the Department of Defense Education Activity. (with Modzelewski et.al.)
"Foundation for Growth: Housing and Employment in 2020". Prepared for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (with Clayton-Matthews et.al.)
"The IT Industry: Hub of the Massachusetts Economy", Prepared for the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (with Loveland et.al)
"The State of the Massachusetts Housing Market: A Statewide and Regional Analysis", a report prepared for the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (with Vaisanen et.al.)
"Growing Talent: Meeting the Evolving Needs of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Industry", a report prepared for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. (with Heller et.al.)
"A Review of the Outcomes to Date of the Special Education Transportation Pilot Program", a report prepared for the Massachusetts DOE (with Modzelewski et. al)
"Heat Rises: The Growing Burden of Residential Heating Costs on Massachusetts Households", awarded the 2008 Excellence in Public Service Award by the Massachusetts Energy Consumers Alliance (with Sherman et.al.)
"An Assessment of the Economic Needs of Disadvantaged Communities in Springfield Massachusetts", a report prepared for the City of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Community Development (with Nakajima et.al.)
"Veterinary Medicine in New England: State-by-State Industry Characteristics and Economic Impact", a report prepared for the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University (with Koshgarian et.al.)
"Towards an Informed Discussion on How Best to Organize School Districts in Berkshire County", a report prepared for the Berkshire Compact for Higher Education. (with Spencer and Gaviglio)
"The Massachusetts Defense Industry: Characteristics and Economic Impact", a report prepared for MassDevelopment. (with Loveland)
"An Evaluation of the Educational Services Provided to Dependents Residing on Dover Air Force Base", a report prepared for the Department of Defense Education Activity. (with Modzelewski et.al.)
"Help Wanted 2: Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Human Services Workers in Massachusetts", a report prepared for the Massachusetts Council of Human Services Providers (with Citino)
"Help Wanted: The Future of the Human Services Workforce in Massachusetts", a report prepared for the Massachusetts Council of Human Services Providers (with Citino)
"Regional Economic Benchmarking in Massachusetts", a report prepared for the US Economic Development Administration. (with Nakajima)
"The Skills Gap: Labor Supply and Demand in Massachusetts", a report prepared in collaboration with the Commonwealth Corporation. (With Singh)
"More than Dollars Alone: The Economic and Security Significance of Hanscom Air Force Base and the Natick Soldier System Center", a report prepared for the Massachusetts Defense Technology and Initiative (with Barrow)
"Mass.commuting", A joint report of the UMass Donahue Institute and the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC). (with Nakosteen et.al.)
"Winners and Losers in the Massachusetts Housing Market: Recent Changes in Housing Demand, Supply, and Affordability", a report prepared for the Citizens Housing and Planning Association (with Palma et.al.)
"DDESS Transfer Study, Phase Two Final Report", a report prepared for the Department of Defense Education Activity. (with Miller and Hoover)
"Mass.migration", A joint report of the UMass Donahue Institute and the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (with Nakosteen et.al.)
"The Telecommunications Industry in Massachusetts: Building Infrastructure and Innovation", a report prepared for the Massachusetts Telecommunications Council (with Moore).
"The Fiscal Impact of New Housing in Massachusetts: A Critical Analysis", a report prepared for the Citizens Housing and Planning Association (with Nakosteen et.al.)
Opinion Pieces
"3 Massachusetts myths about offshore wind", Commonwealth Magazine. March 11, 2021. (with Menard and Cash)
"With Plummeting Revenues, state should impose a temporary tax increase.” Boston Globe, May 25, 2020. (with Clayton-Matthews and Sasser-Modestino)
"Mass property owners beware", Commonwealth Magazine, February 1, 2020. (with Chad McGuire)
"How do we give everyone a fair shot in the new economy?" Fall River Herald News. January 14, 2016.
"It’s time for a change in economic security policies", Boston Sunday Globe. September 6, 2015.
"Time for “take 2” on state film tax credit program", Boston Sunday Globe. July 19, 2015.
"Mass must make the tough decisions about energy", Boston Sunday Globe. April 26, 2015.
"No Free Ride", Boston Sunday Globe. February 22, 2015.
"A renewed public policy mission at UMass Dartmouth", Taunton Daily Gazette. November 9, 2014.
"A renewed public policy mission at UMass Dartmouth", Fall River Herald News. November 8, 2014.
"A renewed public policy mission at UMass Dartmouth", New Bedford Standard Times. November 7, 2014.
"More work needed to connect manufacturers with skilled workers", Fall River Herald News. July 6, 2014.
"Leave Politics out of Charter School Debate". Fall River Herald News. December 26, 2013. (with Chandra Orrill).
"The Costs and Benefits of Our Taxes", Fall River Herald News. April 18, 2013
"What the Facts Say About Our Taxes", New Bedford Standard Times. April 16, 2013
"Nation can ill-afford repeal of Bush Tax Cuts", Boston Globe. July 15, 2012.
"The Unbanked: A Crisis on Main Street". Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity”. April 23, 2012.
"No Money No Hope". The New Bedford Standard Times, November 17, 2011. (with Corinn Williams)
"A State of Decline", Boston Sunday Globe, October 23, 2005