Do interlocal contracts for police service seek and achieve collaborative efficiency? This research builds upon recent discussions of collaborative efficiency, including the rationale for, and consequences of, efficiency-seeking reforms in
Oct 2025
A County Manager’s Guide to Shared Services in Local Government
The report brings together the knowledge and experience of Professor Zeemering, an academic, and Daryl Delabbio, a practitioner. Together, they present findings—based on both research and experience—on how local governments,
May 2025
Strategic Responsiveness: How Congress Confronts Presidential Power
Because the constitutional separation of powers often leads to delay or obstruction rather than coordinated policymaking, US presidents are increasingly acting unilaterally to move policy. With the issuance of executive
Jan 2025
The Effects of Adopting a Value Added Tax on Firms
This paper studies the effects of transitioning from a system of sales taxes to a value-added tax (VAT) on firm-level outcomes. We construct a dataset of product- and state-specific tax
