New England Public Policy Center Policy Reports

New England Public Policy Center Policy Reports feature descriptive, research-based analysis of current issues confronting the region’s citizens and policymakers. 

Exploring Causes of and Responses to the Opioid Epidemic in New England Exploring Causes of and Responses to the Opioid Epidemic in New England
The Growing Shortage of Affordable Housing for the Extremely Low Income in Massachusetts The Growing Shortage of Affordable Housing for the Extremely Low Income in Massachusetts
The Supply of Permanent Supportive Housing in Massachusetts: Comparing Availability to the Chronic Homeless Population The Supply of Permanent Supportive Housing in Massachusetts: Comparing Availability to the Chronic Homeless Population
The Fiscal Impact of the Opioid Epidemic in the New England States The Fiscal Impact of the Opioid Epidemic in the New England States
The Criminal Population in New England: Records, Convictions, and Barriers to Employment The Criminal Population in New England: Records, Convictions, and Barriers to Employment
Why Is State and Local Government Capital Spending Lower in the New England States Than in Other U.S. States? Why Is State and Local Government Capital Spending Lower in the New England States Than in Other U.S. States?