Public Policy Center

The PPC is UMass Dartmouth's applied social science research, technical assistance, and public service unit. Learn more:

[Public Policy Center @PublicPolicyCtr]

We have just learned that the PPC is being closed effective July 1st due to “financial concerns”. It’s been nice working with you all.

[Devin Sheehan @DevinMSheehan]

Now more than ever we need our institutions of higher learning supporting these types of Centers.

[Matt Stout @MattPStout]

At a time when independent analyses of state finances and policy is indispensable, this is tough news. The Public Policy Center was first launched in 1983, per @statehousenews

[Bobby Stickles @bobby__stickles]

Sad to see this...the PPC was a special place that generated meaningful work and gave students unparalleled opportunities. Hands down the most valuable experience I had while studying at @UMassD.

[Public Policy Center @PublicPolicyCtr]

@RWBranca @UMassD Fortunately, the MPP and other Public Policy programs remain fully operational (and thriving). It’s the PPC that is being closed.

[The Fletcher School @FletcherSchool]

"Filling in state budget gaps to maintain public spending without counterproductive cuts can position our nation and states for a more rapid & sustainable #economicrecovery," write @EconoFactOrg's @SasserModestino, @Mike_Goodman & Alan Clayton-Matthews. https://t.co/PgVnPRsvYT

[Public Policy Center @PublicPolicyCtr]

States Face Daunting Budget Gaps. What Can Be Done? #mapoli

[EconoFactOrg @EconoFactOrg]

In our latest memo @SasserModestino, Alan Clayton-Matthews @NU_PolicySchool, and @Mike_Goodman @UMassD highlight that unlike the federal government, states face balanced budget mandates that mean either cutting spending or raising revenue or both. 2/2 https://t.co/vlnu646h3m

[Public Policy Center @PublicPolicyCtr]

A great opportunity to make a difference and to work with PPC and @UMassD alumnus @trevormattos!

[Tom Hopper @Data_Hopper]

Calling all data/policy/research nerds looking for a one-year fellowship helping to lead a really cool project. Please pass along to anyone who might be a good fit! @DanOUrban @MAPCMetroBoston @jarjoh @tracyacorley @ofsevit @SasserModestino @crschmidt @Mike_Goodman @MassGIS

[Offshore Wind Economics Project @OSW_Economics]

https://t.co/ABnnfW05Rd

[Public Policy Center @PublicPolicyCtr]

ICYMI- Our own Mike McCarthy on @wpri12 discussing our recent data brief profiling the #FrontLineHeroes of the #SouthCoast

[Alexandra Leslie @AlexandraLeslie]

Did you know more than a quarter of the South Coast's total workforce are those employed in essential industries? It's only 20% statewide.

At noon on @wpri12, I break down a new study from the @PublicPolicyCtr and what it reveals about essential workers in our region.

[UMass Dartmouth @UMassD]

A new study conducted by the #PublicPolicy Center at @UMassD reveals that the #SouthCoast region is more reliant on essential #frontline workers compared to the rest of MA. @wpri12 https://t.co/RAtnfMwiLg

[Public Policy Center @PublicPolicyCtr]

ICYMI — Our own Mike McCarthy discusses the implications of our latest data brief with @TedNesi on @wpri12 https://t.co/pHAdjRZhJ1

[Massachusetts Workforce Association @MAWorkforce]

ICYMI: @SasserModestino @Mike_Goodman and Alan Clayton-Matthews from @Northeastern argue for using a mix of rainy-day funds, federal aid and some tax increases instead of cutting local aid, safety net programs or schools. #MA #mapoli #COVID19Recovery https://t.co/K3tY06uQXB

[Scott MacKay @ScotMackRI]

RI unemployment soars to 17 percent, state reports, in April. That's up from about five percent in March. RI jobless rate now above national rate.

[Trevor Mattos @trevormattos]

The state needs to generate more revenues and to NOT cut social services in the middle of the crisis. Temporarily raising taxes > austerity and greater suffering. HT @Mike_Goodman

[Doug Hall 🇨🇦🇺🇸 @DougHallPhD]

Alan Clayton-Matthews, @Mike_Goodman and Alicia @SasserModestino weigh in with a revenue plan for Massachusetts to "avoid painful cuts to essential social services, local aid to cities and towns, and investments in K-12 and higher education." 1/2

https://t.co/96wvRXOub6

[Marie-Frances @MarieFrances_MA]

Thank you ⁦@Mike_Goodman, @sassermodestino and Alan Clayton-Matthews for getting to the heart of the matter. “History shows that spending cuts are more harmful than tax increases during recessions” PeriodT ⁦@BostonGlobe⁩ https://t.co/2dZSQC7LIq

[Boston Globe Opinion @GlobeOpinion]

.@NU_PolicySchool’s Alan Clayton-Matthews and @SasserModestino and @UMassD’s @Mike_Goodman write that some combination of federal funds, rainy day funds, and tax increases would be needed to prevent deep spending cuts during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/PLWvcIf8Lz

[Boston 25 News @boston25]

Unemployment benefits complicate return of small businesses https://t.co/aG9xVR7HGD

[Michael Goodman @Mike_Goodman]

“So it begins,” said Michael Goodman, an economist from UMass Dartmouth. “March and April were dramatically negative months for us. We’ve never seen anything like it, for the nation and for the globe.” https://t.co/TrPvRpH8N0