Municipal Secession and Transfer Incentives in Brazil
This article investigates whether the design of Brazil's Municipal Participation Fund (FPM) encourages municipal secession through its transfer formula.
Economic Studies
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Demographics
Delivering practical, policy-oriented analysis of census and demographic data.
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Economics
Examining taxes, economic development, workforce data, and flood resilience.
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Energy
Informing policy through research to facilitate solar development in Virginia.
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Survey Research
Providing full-service survey design, data collection, and report preparation.
Virginia's Economic Forecast, May 2026
A quarterly economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, created by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Virginia's Economic Forecast, February 2026
A quarterly economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, created by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
The Economic Contribution of the Dairy Industry in Virginia
This report examines in detail the characteristics of Virginia’s dairy industry and the contributions that the industry makes to the state economy.
Economic, Fiscal and Energy-related Impacts of Data Centers in the Great Lakes Region
A white paper regarding data centers and their economic and energy impacts in the Great Lakes region, carried out by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and supported by the Joyce Foundation.
The Economic Impact of the University of Virginia
A study detailing the local, regional, and statewide economic impact of the University of Virginia.
Fairfax County Revenues and Returns Analysis
This study was commissioned by Fairfax County to examine the flow of funds between the County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia's Economic Forecast, October 2025
A quarterly economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, created by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Virginia's Economic Forecast, August 2025
A quarterly economic forecast for the Commonwealth of Virginia, created by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Federal Workforce Briefing #4: 7.14.25
The fourth policy brief from the Weldon Cooper Center outlining the effects of federal reductions in force.