Education Policy Research
Education represents one of the largest expenditure categories for states and localities around the country. Tennessee provides funding for the education pipeline beginning at the pre-kindergarten level through k-12 and the post-secondary systems, ending with programs that provide training for adults. CBER has a long history of research on various facets of education policy on both the revenue and expenditure sides of the budget. Our newest initiative is development of a longitudinal data system, in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Education, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and other state agencies, funded by a grant under the federal Race to the Top program. Those interested in education policy are encouraged to review this site for our latest research.
Selected Publications
- “A Profile of Non-Completers in Tennessee Higher Education,” Celeste K. Carruthers, William F. Fox, Matthew N. Murray, and Angela R. Thacker. Prepared in cooperation with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission . Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, June 2012.
- “New Schools, New Students, New Teachers: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Charter Schools,” Celeste K. Carruthers. Economics of Education Review, forthcoming.
- “The Qualifications and Classroom Performance of Teachers Moving to Charter Schools,” Celeste K. Carruthers. Education Finance and Policy, forthcoming.
- “Jackpot? The Impact of Lottery Scholarships on Enrollment and Earnings in Tennessee,” Donald J. Bruce and Celeste K. Carruthers. Working Paper. 2011.
- “Which Factors Contribute to the High School Dropout Process? A Study of Completers and Noncompleters,” David R. Dupper and Matthew N. Murray. Knoxville, TN: College of Social Work and Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, May 2011.
- “Academic Program Supply and Occupational Demand Projections: 2008–2018,” Matthew N. Murray, LeAnn Luna and Vickie Cunningham. Prepared in cooperation with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, April, 2011.
- “A Forecast of Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Expenditures.” A joint publication of CBER-UT, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, August 2010.
- “Supply and Demand for Teachers in Tennessee.” (A joint publication of CBER-UT, the Tennessee Department of Education, and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission). Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, December 2009.
- “The Local Government Response to the Basic Education Program: Equity, Spending and Local Tax Effort,” Matthew N. Murray and Laura Ullrich. Prepared for the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, October 2008.
- “Business Attitudes Toward Education in Tennessee,” Matthew N. Murray, Vickie C. Cunningham and Bryan Shone, Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, July 2008.
- “Selected Fiscal Issues in the BEP 2.0,” William F. Fox, Katherine Harper, Zachary W. Richards, Ann Boyd Watts. A Report to the Governor's Office of State and Planning Policy. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, July 2008.
- “Education Crossroads,” Matthew N. Murray and CBER staff. Prepared for the Comptroller of the Treasury. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, December 2007.
- “Understanding Tennessean's Attitudes about Education,” William F. Fox, Brad Kiser, and Stacia Couch. A Report to the Tennessee Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, February 2006.
- "Stability and Equity in Education Finance Formulas,” William F. Fox, Matthew N. Murray, and Patricia Price, Journal of Education Finance 27 (2002): 1013-1028.
- “The Implications of Expanded School Choice,” Matthew N. Murray and Sally Wallace. Public Finance Review 25 (1997): 459-473.
- “Analysis of the Basic Education Formula: Stability, Equity and Adequacy” William F. Fox, Matthew N. Murray and Patricia A. Price. Prepared for the Tennessee Department of Education and the State Board of Education. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, February, 1997.
- “Theoretical and Empirical Dimensions of School Choice,” Matthew N. Murray and Sally Wallace, Research Paper 55, Policy Research Center, College of Business Administration, Georgia State University, September 1995.
- "New Directions: Reform and Choice in Education" (edited volume), Matthew N. Murray with invited contributors, Survey of Business, vol. 28 (Spring 1993): 2-3. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee.
- “Reform and Choice in Education: Fulfilling Our Expectations,” Matthew N. Murray, Survey of Business, vol. 28 (Spring 1993): 2-3. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee.
- “Including Expenditure Needs and Tax Capacity in Tennessee's Education Funding Formula,” William F. Fox and Matthew N. Murray. Prepared for the Tennessee Department of Education. Knoxville, TN: Center for Business and Economic Research, The University of Tennessee, January 1991.
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March 13, 2013
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