The Institute for Policy and Social Research (IPSR) at KU has produced a data portal that can be used by regional organizations across Kansas in their evaluation of changes that may have an impact on local and regional planning.   Other states (e.g., Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska) have taken an interest in this information source and have asked [...]

When preparing regional economic plans, tools that help structure data for evaluation are always helpful.  Two of the more common and useful tools are shift-share analysis (SS) and location quotient (LQ) analysis.  The first tool enables planners to determine where change in any one location’s demographics, employment and/or income stre [...]