The Economics of UW–Madison
The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE) is pleased to present a multi-part white paper series on issues of salience to UW–Madison and the state of Wisconsin.
The series covers a range of topics including the ROI of a UW–Madison bachelor’s degree, the ROI of various majors, and a critical look at what more UW–Madison could do to better serve the state of Wisconsin and what more the state of Wisconsin could do to better poise UW–Madison for success.
White Paper #6: UW–Madison Unbound
The sixth, and final, white paper in the series explores the internal and external constraints faced by UW–Madison and the reasons these constraints exist.
White Paper #5: Is the Wisconsin Taxpayer Stingy?
The fifth white paper in the series addresses the question: Is the Wisconsin taxpayer rather ungenerous in funding higher education?
White Paper #4: Administrative Intensity at UW–Madison
The fourth white paper in the series presents measures of administrative intensity for UW–Madison and comparisons with peer institutions.
White Paper #3: Is UW–Madison in Decline?
The third white paper in the series presents a time series of undergraduate and graduate rankings of UW–Madison.
White Paper #2: The Return to Majors at UW–Madison
The second white paper in the series estimates the value of different majors at UW–Madison.
White Paper #1: The Return to A Bachelor’s Degree from UW–Madison
The first white paper in the series estimates the value of a UW–Madison bachelor’s degree.