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Economic & Policy Studies
Work With UsThe Center for Economic and Policy Studies offers research and tools to local, state, and federal decisionmakers to help them create informed policies and address society's most pressing needs and problems. Our major areas of work include economic data analyses and reports, the Energy Transition Initiative, and the Flood Resilience Initiative.
Economic Data and Analyses
Economic and Policy Studies conducts economic development work at the local and regional level from economic impact analysis to feasibility projects to studies that address economic policy issues.
Energy Transition Initiative
The Energy Transition Initiative (ETI) conducts high quality research to inform policy and decision-making and provides research-based resources, tools, and guidance on energy alternatives and approaches, including solar, for Virginia localities.
Flood Resilience Initiative
A team of researchers and students helping Virginia's rural communities and Planning District Commissions build their capacity for developing effective flood management plans.
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Elizabeth Marshall
Senior Program Manager
Center for Economic and Policy Studies
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João Ferreira
Regional Economist
Center for Economic and Policy Studies
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Terry Rephann
Regional Economist
Center for Economic and Policy Studies
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Emily Lien
Academic Consultant
Center for Economic and Policy Studies
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Kathryn Crespin
Research Consultant
Center for Economic and Policy Studies
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William Shobe
Contractor
Center for Economic and Policy Studies
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Anthony Artuso
Contractor
Center for Economic and Policy Studies