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The work we do for our clients is frequently made available to the public. We often present our findings and insights on current economic topics at professional conferences and in public forums. Here you can download recent and archived reports, presentations, and other publications. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, send us an email or give us a call.

Recent Publications and Presentations

Portland Meadows, County Fair Meets and the Horse Racing Industry in Oregon »

The economic significance of the Portland Meadows racetrack and other horse racing activities in Oregon that depend on it.

Economic Contributions of Indian Gaming in Oregon »

A market and economic impact analysis of the contributions of Indian gaming to Oregon’s economy.

Economics of the Public Trust Balancing in the Mono Lake Decision »

Senior Economist Ed MacMullan discusses economics and public trust balancing in the Mono Lake Decision.

Employment Experiences of Older Workers in the Context of Shifts in the National Economy »

Dr. Kevin E. Cahill examines the extent to which changes in the national economy influence employee engagement & work-live satisfaction.

Retirement Patterns and the Macroeconomy 1992 to 2010 »

In his presentation, Dr. Cahill addresses the prevelance and determinants of bridge jobs, phased retirement & reentry among older Americans.

Economics of Business Continuity Planning for Universities »

Ed MacMullan describes the principles of applying benefit-cost analysis to hazard mitigation at universities.

Notable Publications

Economic Contributions of Indian Gaming in Oregon »

A market and economic impact analysis of the contributions of Indian gaming to Oregon’s economy.

Portland Meadows, County Fair Meets and the Horse Racing Industry in Oregon »

The economic significance of the Portland Meadows racetrack and other horse racing activities in Oregon that depend on it.

Issue Brief: Is Boise Over- Or Underperforming Economically? »

ECONorthwest rates the economic performance of Boise, Idaho by comparing it to some of its economic peers.

User and Non-User Benefit Analysis for Highways, 3rd Edition »

ECONorthwest-developed manual to support economic analysis of highways.

The Hispanic-White Achievement Gap in Oregon »

An analysis of the differences in reading and math achievement scores for Oregon's Hispanic and white students over time.

The Economics of Low-Impact Development: A Literature Review »

ECONorthwest summarizes the literature that identifies and measures the economic costs and benefits of low-impact development techniques.

Why Being In School Matters: Chronic Absenteeism in Oregon Public Schools »

ECONorthwest examines the effects of absenteeism on academic performance in Oregon public schools.