The Roosevelt Institution

Policy Archive

For policy makers, activists, or other advocates interested in soliciting research from one of our policy centers, please contact Policy Director, Gregory Geusic at gregory.geusic@rooseveltinstitution.org.

Economic Policy

• On the Proposed Amendment to the Living Wage: A report prepared for Alderman Ben Healey, Ward 1, New Haven. Spring 2004.

• Impact of an Earned Income Tax Credit: Report details how the EITC will have a positive impact for Connecticut residents. Fall 2005.

• Predatory Payday Lending Regulation: Examines the effectiveness of Connecticut's lending laws in protecting consumers from abuse. Fall 2006.

• College Outreach and Advising Programs: A report proposing expanded outreach and advising programs for the Yale Admissions Office in order to increase diversity and equal opportunity. July 2007.

Environmental Policy

• Stormwater Solutions: A report delivered to the Water Pollution Control Authority, the City Plan Office, and the City Engineer of New Haven. Fall 2005.
• Sustainable Food Systems: A report examining the benefits of sustainable food supplies for universities. December 2006.

International Development Policy

• Community Health Gardens in Rwanda: A proposal for reducing the malnutrition of HIV/AIDS patients in Rwanda, produced in conjunction with Gardens for Health International. May 2007.

Public Health Policy

• Microbicide Preliminary Report: A preview of a full report to be presented at the Public Health Policy Conference hosted by the Brown Chapter in February, 2006. This report is intended as a follow-up to Jenny Tolan's article in the Summer 2005 issue of the Roosevelt Review. Winter 2006.


• State Regulation of Private Health Insurance: Report details the logic and consequences that could arise from state regulation of private health insurance companies, particularly mandated health care. Fall 2006.

Social Policy

• Felon Voting Rights Presentation: Prepared for Rep. Bill Dyson for a conference on Felon Voting at Central Connecticut State University, on January 12, 2006.

Reports for Rep. Ted Moukawsher: Concerning the averted closure of the New London Submarine Base

• BRAC 2005 Policy Expectations. A report analyzing the BRAC commission's recommendation to close the New London Submarine Base. Summer 2005.
• Economic Development Analysis: A study proposing that New London be developed as a center of bioscience research and technology. Summer 2005.