Economic and Social Policy Research
Our experts in economics, demography, health, education, urban planning, and public financing are well qualified to study the wide range of issues in economic and social policy facing our society. Our multidisciplinary research teams provide policy makers with independent, objective insights regarding a variety of public policies and private sector concerns.
The information and analyses we provide our clients help to inform and improve public policy discourse and advance economic and social development decision making in technology economics and policy, crime and justice, and food and nurition policy.
We apply our economic and social science expertise in international settings to help government officials at the local, regional, and national levels reach their goals for economic growth, sustainable development, improved public health, democracy, and decentralization. We design, evaluate, and implement policies and programs, and we emphasize training as an integral tool in building sustainability in social development.
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Study: No Child Left Behind Act Improved Test Scores for Language but Not for Reading, Math in Rural Alabama
A new study by Auburn University and RTI International found that the No Child Left Behind Act has bolstered language test scores but done little to improve math and reading scores for students in rural Alabama schools.