Research
CSTEP research focuses on science policy, scientific labor markets, education policy, state and local economic development, and economic policy.
Science Policy and Scientific Labor Markets
CSTEP affiliated researchers have received funding from the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Kauffman Foundation, and Sloan Foundation to study diversity in scientific labor markets, high skilled immigration, the relationship between innovation and entrepreneurship, and the economic impact of federal R&D funding. CSTEP Director Donna Ginther has advised the National Academies of Science, the National Institutes of Health, and the Sloan Foundation on the diversity and future of the scientific workforce.
Economic Analysis
Through a systematic program of basic research, IPSR has developed models of impact of alternative tax structures on Kansas business sectors; cost-benefit model to assess property tax abatement decisions by local communities; and models of the longer-term impact of changing public policies or economic conditions. Modeling applications are available to the public on a contract basis.
Governor's Council on Tax Reform
Final report to the Governor's Council on Tax Reform, published January 2022. This report summarizes the Council's recommendations and findings. The report indicates that the Council's highest priority is to endorse Governor's Kelly proposal to end food sales tax in Kansas.
Race, Ethnicity, and NIH Research Awards
The authors investigate the association between NIH applicants' self-identified race or ethnicity and the probability of receiving an award. The authors find that Asians are 4 percentage points and Black or African American applicants are 13 percentage points less likely to receive NIH investigator-initiated research funding compared to white researchers. Published in Science in 2011.
Growing New Ventures and Jobs in Kansas
This report, "Growing New Ventures and Jobs in Kansas: An in-depth Review of Entrepreneurship Activities and Policies in Kansas and How We Compare," was funded by the Enterprise Center of Johnson County and outlines entrepreneurship in Kansas compared to nearby states.
