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Wisconsin

Commentary
Whether Democracy Is Eroding or on the Upswing Depends on What State You Live In
Voter laws, civic education opportunities, and trust in government are all important aspects of democracy that impact individuals' civic participation. If policymakers had better ways to measure and monitor this “civic infrastructure” beyond just voter turnout, a different, more complicated but complete picture of our democracy would likely emerge.
Dec 13, 2022
Journal Article
COVID-19 Community Response: Emerging Themes Across Sentinel Communities
Since the onset of COVID-19, RAND researchers contributed to four reports on the impact and response in nine communities (Finney Co., Harris Co., Milwaukee, Mobile, San Juan Co., Sanilac Co., Tacoma, Tampa, and White Plains) and four cross-community reports.
Jul 14, 2021
Journal Article
Assessment of Variation in Electronic Health Record Capabilities and Reported Clinical Quality Performance in Ambulatory Care Clinics, 2014–2017
Between 2014 and 2017, clinics with EHRs having greater capabilities had better quality measures than other clinics, but clinics that gained EHR capabilities during this time had smaller increases in quality that were not statistically significant.
May 4, 2021
Journal Article
Effects of Women's Weight Changes on Adverse Outcomes in a Second Pregnancy
This article estimates the effects of women's weight changes in four sequential perinatal periods across first and second pregnancies on adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in the second pregnancy.
Nov 13, 2020
Journal Article
When Financial Aid Is Scarce: The Challenge of Allocating College Aid Where It Is Needed Most
This study estimates the effects of the Wisconsin Grant, a state-funded, need-based financial aid program for Wisconsin residents attending in-state colleges and universities.
Oct 9, 2020
Research Brief
How Can State Financial Aid Best Meet the Needs of Low-Income Students? The Wisconsin Case
The author of this brief analyzes the policy design, implementation, and outcomes of the Wisconsin Grant program.
Aug 31, 2020
Report
Need-Based Financial Aid in Wisconsin: State Policy and Student Pathways
RAND researchers analyzed the policy design, implementation, and outcomes of the Wisconsin Grant. This grant and other state programs face similar challenges using need-based grant aid to promote college attainment for low-income residents.
Aug 31, 2020
Research Brief
Financial Aid Can Help Low-Income Students Finish Two-Year College Programs
In Wisconsin, a state-funded grant helped the lowest-income college students meet living expenses and supported degree completion. A grant of $1,100 made graduation 9 percent more likely for students enrolled at technical colleges.
Mar 30, 2020
Journal Article
Hospital Competition, Managed Care and Mortality After Hospitalization for Medical Conditions: Evidence from Three States
Assesses the effect of hospital competition and HMO penetration on mortality after hospitalization for six medical conditions in California, New York, and Wisconsin.
Jan 1, 2006