Issue Areas

We harness the expertise of the Rockefeller Institute’s world-class researchers as well as the 64 campuses of the State University of New York and beyond to bring objective, timely research to bear on the big questions of the day.

Now more than ever, evidence-based policy analysis is needed for communities, state and local governments, and the federal system as a whole to make effective policy choices.

From the opioid crisis to public pension reform, our researchers employ and develop innovative and rigorous analytical tools that help make sense of the world around us— and illuminate potential ways forward.

Economic Development

Our experts examine economic development initiatives and trends to reveal best practices and offer analytical tools for policymakers.

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Education

We take a “cradle-to- career,” evidence-based view of education to help develop solutions that work for students, schools, and communities.

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Federalism

Learn how state and local governments interact with the federal government on issues ranging from health care to workforce development.

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Fiscal Analysis

Our award-winning Fiscal Analysis team closely monitors financial trends in all 50 states, serving as a national resource for policymakers, the media, public affairs experts, researchers, and citizens.

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Government Reform

The Institute has a long history of examining state and local government reform efforts, from constitutional conventions to campaign finance reform.

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Health

Read the latest research and analysis of health policy issues for federal, state, and local policymakers from our team of health policy experts.

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State & Local Government

Our researchers examine how state and local governments work separately and together to serve their communities.

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