Publications

Journal Articles

21 articles, 1993–2026

• 2026“Advancing the North Shore Blue Economy Initiative,” The Northeastern Geographer, special issue on the Blue Economy in the Northeast US, in press (with K. Kahl and D. Borges).
• 2020“Coastal Resiliency through Value Capture and Transfer: A Framework Proposal”, Coastal Management, Volume 48, Issue 1, 2020 (with Chad McGuire). Publisher
• 2019“New Housing Production in Massachusetts: Fiscal Dynamics and Community Implications”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 21, issue 1, pp. 21–26, 2019 (with Elise Rapoza). PDF
• 2016“Foreign Born Diversity Energizes Worcester’s Economy”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 18, issue 1, 2016 (with D. Borges et al.).
• 2015“He’s One of Ours: A Case Study of a Campus Response to Crisis”, Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, Volume 23, issue 4, 2015 (with S. Jenkins). Publisher
• 2014“The Massachusetts Economy in a Time of Transition”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 16, issue 2, 2014 (with R. Nakosteen). PDF
• 2013“Whither the Recovery: Massachusetts at the Economic Crossroads”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 15, issue 1, 2013 (with R. Nakosteen). PDF
• 2012“Lessons from the front lines of the 21st century economy: The Structure of Job Opportunities in the Massachusetts IT industry”, Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, Volume 27 (4), 2012. PDF
• 2012“Politics and Globalization: Uncertainty and its Economic Discontents”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 14, issue 2, 2012 (with R. Nakosteen). PDF
• 2012“The Need for Financial Education in New Bedford”, Communities and Banking, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Volume 23, issue 2, 2012 (with J. Ferland et al.). PDF
• 2011“Diverging Destinies: The Commonwealth’s Relatively Robust but Imbalanced Economic Recovery”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 13, issue 2, 2011 (with R. Nakosteen). PDF
• 2011“A Feast or Famine Economy”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 13, issue 1, 2011 (with R. Nakosteen). PDF
• 2010“The Outlook for 2010: A Long Slog Ahead”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 12, issue 1, 2010 (with R. Nakosteen). PDF
• 2009“Heat Rises: Lessons from the 2008 Heating Oil Price Spike”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 11, issue 1, 2009 (with R. Sherman et al.).
• 2008“What’s the Future for the State’s Human Services Workforce?”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 10, issue 2, 2008 (with C. Citino et al.).
• 2005“The ever long(er) commute”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 7, issue 3, 2005 (with R. Nakosteen and D. Ansel).
• 2005“Lessons from the Citizens Bank/UMass Small Business Survey for New England”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 7, issue 1, 2005 (with R. Nakosteen).
• 2004“Migrants and the Massachusetts Economy: New Challenges and Questions”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 6, issue 4, 2004 (with R. Nakosteen and D. Ansel).
• 2002“The Massachusetts Knowledge Sector: A Regional Perspective”, MassBenchmarks, Volume 5, issue 2, 2002 (with R. Nakosteen).
• 1999“Corporately-Sponsored Redevelopment Campaigns and the Social Stability of Urban Neighborhoods: St. Louis Revisited”, Journal of Urban Affairs, Volume 21 (number 1), pp. 101–127, 1999 (with D. Monti). Publisher
• 1993“The Influence of Status on Decisions to Help”, Journal of Social Psychology, Volume 133 (number 1), pp. 23–31, 1993 (with K. Gareis). Publisher

Book Chapters

• 2021“Planning for Sustainable Coastlines in the United States in an Era of Climate Change: An Examination of Major Policy Barriers”. In: Leal Filho, W., Azeiteiro, U.M., Setti, A.F.F. (eds.), Sustainability in Natural Resources Management and Land Planning, World Sustainability Series, Springer, 2021 (with C. McGuire and D. Lynch). Publisher
• 2021“A Least Regrets Framework for Coastal Climate Change Resiliency Through Economic Development”. In: Leal Filho, W., Luetz, J.M., Ayal, D. (eds.), Handbook of Climate Change Management, Springer, 2021 (with C. McGuire). Publisher
• 2000Impacts of Urban Redevelopment in Central-City Neighborhoods, in Managing Capital Resources for Central-City Revitalization, F.W. Wagner, T.E. Joder and A. Mumphrey (eds.), New York: Garland Publishing, 2000 (with D. Monti).

Applied Research Reports

45 reports for federal and state agencies, municipalities, foundations, and industry

• 2023“Harvesting Tradition: Addressing Workforce Challenges & Enhancing the Competitiveness of the Commonwealth’s Cranberry Industry,” prepared for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2023 (with D. Borges). PDF
• 2019“Charting the Course: A Regional Assessment of the Marine Science & Technology Sector in Southeastern New England”, prepared for the U.S. Economic Development Administration, 2019 (with D. Borges et al.). PDF
• 2019“Transforming Quincy: A Holistic Assessment of the Economic Contributions of the Quincy Center Urban Revitalization District Project”, prepared for the City of Quincy, MA, 2019 (with D. Borges et al.). PDF
• 2019“The Economic Geography of SouthCoastal New England”, Public Policy Center Working Paper Series No. 3, 2019 (with E. Rapoza et al.). PDF
• 2019“Health Through Human Services”, prepared for The Providers Council, 2019 (with C. Citino). PDF
• 2018“Understanding the Housing Needs and Challenges Facing Provincetown MA”, prepared for the Town of Provincetown, MA, 2018 (with M. McCarthy et al.). PDF
• 2018“The Face of the Human Services Sector”, prepared for The Providers Council, 2018 (with C. Citino). PDF
• 2018“Massachusetts Offshore Wind Workforce Assessment”, prepared for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, 2018 (with D. Borges et al.).
• 2018“A Profile of the 495-MetroWest Region”, prepared for the 495/MetroWest Partnership, 2018 (with D. Borges et al.).
• 2018“The Economic and Workforce Implications of the Proposed Vineyard Wind Offshore Wind Developments in Massachusetts”, prepared for Vineyard Wind, 2018 (with D. Borges et al.). PDF
• 2017“MassTLC Tech Pulse Survey: Insight from Industry Leaders”, prepared for the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council, 2017 (with M. McCarthy).
• 2017“A Baseline Assessment of Economic Conditions in Provincetown, Massachusetts”, prepared for the Town of Provincetown, MA, 2017 (with E. Korejwa et al.).
• 2017“Navigating the Global Economy: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Massachusetts Maritime Economy”, prepared for the Massachusetts Seaport Council, 2017 (with D. Borges et al.). PDF
• 2017“Who Will Care? The Workforce Crisis in Human Services”, prepared for the Massachusetts Council of Human Services Providers, 2017 (with C. Citino).
• 2016“Towards an Evidence Based Housing Policy in Fall River”, prepared for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, 2016 (with M. McCarthy et al.). PDF
• 2016“The Costs and Hidden Benefits of Housing Development”, prepared for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, 2016 (with E. Korejwa et al.). PDF
• 2015“The Foreign-Born Population of Worcester MA: Assessing the Challenges and Contributions of a Diverse Community”, prepared for the Seven Hills Foundation, 2015 (with M. McCarthy et al.). PDF
• 2015“Subsidizing Risk: The Regressive and Counterproductive Nature of National Flood Insurance in Massachusetts”, Public Policy Center Working Paper Series No. 1, 2015 (with C. McGuire and J. Wright). PDF
• 2015“Beyond Social Value: The Economic Impact of the Human Services Sector”, prepared for the Massachusetts Council of Human Services Providers, 2015 (with C. Citino). PDF
• 2014The Massachusetts Credit Union Industry in 2013: Between a Rock and a Hard Place, prepared for the Massachusetts Share Insurance Corporation. PDF
• 2013The Massachusetts Credit Union Industry in 2012: In the Eye of the Storm, prepared for the Massachusetts Share Insurance Corporation. PDF
• 2012Educational Collaboration in Berkshire County: Obstacles and Opportunities, an applied research report prepared for the Berkshire Readiness Center at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (with Gaviglio). PDF
• 2012The Massachusetts Credit Union Industry: Facing the Challenges of an Uncertain Environment, prepared for the Massachusetts Share Insurance Corporation (MSIC). PDF
• 2010The Performance of Hawaii’s Military Impacted Schools: A Comparative Perspective, prepared for the Department of Defense Education Activity (with Modzelewski et al.).
• 2009Foundation for Growth: Housing and Employment in 2020, prepared for the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (with Clayton-Matthews et al.). PDF
• 2009The IT Industry: Hub of the Massachusetts Economy, prepared for the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (with Loveland et al.). PDF
• 2008The State of the Massachusetts Housing Market: A Statewide and Regional Analysis, a report prepared for the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (with Vaisanen et al.).
• 2008Growing Talent: Meeting the Evolving Needs of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Industry, a report prepared for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (with Heller et al.).
• 2008A Review of the Outcomes to Date of the Special Education Transportation Pilot Program, a report prepared for the Massachusetts DOE (with Modzelewski et al.).
• 2008Heat Rises: The Growing Burden of Residential Heating Costs on Massachusetts Households, awarded the 2008 Excellence in Public Service Award by the Massachusetts Energy Consumers Alliance (with Sherman et al.).
• 2008An Assessment of the Economic Needs of Disadvantaged Communities in Springfield Massachusetts, a report prepared for the City of Springfield’s Office of Planning and Community Development (with Nakajima et al.).
• 2008Veterinary Medicine in New England: State-by-State Industry Characteristics and Economic Impact, a report prepared for the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University (with Koshgarian et al.).
• 2007Towards an Informed Discussion on How Best to Organize School Districts in Berkshire County, a report prepared for the Berkshire Compact for Higher Education (with Spencer and Gaviglio).
• 2007The Massachusetts Defense Industry: Characteristics and Economic Impact, a report prepared for MassDevelopment (with Loveland).
• 2007An Evaluation of the Educational Services Provided to Dependents Residing on Dover Air Force Base, a report prepared for the Department of Defense Education Activity (with Modzelewski et al.).
• 2007Help Wanted 2: Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Human Services Workers in Massachusetts, a report prepared for the Massachusetts Council of Human Services Providers (with Citino).
• 2006Help Wanted: The Future of the Human Services Workforce in Massachusetts, a report prepared for the Massachusetts Council of Human Services Providers (with Citino).
• 2005Regional Economic Benchmarking in Massachusetts, a report prepared for the US Economic Development Administration (with Nakajima).
• 2004More than Dollars Alone: The Economic and Security Significance of Hanscom Air Force Base and the Natick Soldier System Center, a report prepared for the Massachusetts Defense Technology and Initiative (with Barrow).
• 2004Mass.commuting, a joint report of the UMass Donahue Institute and the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC) (with Nakosteen et al.).
• 2004Winners and Losers in the Massachusetts Housing Market: Recent Changes in Housing Demand, Supply, and Affordability, a report prepared for the Citizens Housing and Planning Association (with Palma et al.).
• 2003Mass.migration, a joint report of the UMass Donahue Institute and the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (with Nakosteen et al.).
• 2003The Telecommunications Industry in Massachusetts: Building Infrastructure and Innovation, a report prepared for the Massachusetts Telecommunications Council (with Moore).
• 2003The Fiscal Impact of New Housing in Massachusetts: A Critical Analysis, a report prepared for the Citizens Housing and Planning Association (with Nakosteen et al.).
• 2002DDESS Transfer Study, Phase Two Final Report, a report prepared for the Department of Defense Education Activity (with Miller and Hoover).

Opinion Pieces

20 op-eds in the Boston Globe, CommonWealth, and regional papers

• 2023UMass Dartmouth remains committed to South Coast economic development, CommonWealth Beacon, December 5, 2023. Article
• 20213 Massachusetts myths about offshore wind, Commonwealth Magazine, March 11, 2021 (with Menard and Cash). Article
• 2020With plummeting revenues, state should impose a temporary tax increase, Boston Globe, May 25, 2020 (with Clayton-Matthews and Sasser-Modestino). Article
• 2020Mass coastal property owners beware, Commonwealth Magazine, February 1, 2020 (with Chad McGuire). PDF
• 2016How do we give everyone a fair shot in the new economy?, Fall River Herald News, January 14, 2016.
• 2015It’s time for a change in economic security policies, Boston Sunday Globe, September 6, 2015.
• 2015Time for “take 2” on state film tax credit program, Boston Sunday Globe, July 19, 2015. Article
• 2015Mass must make the tough decisions about energy, Boston Sunday Globe, April 26, 2015.
• 2015No Free Ride, Boston Sunday Globe, February 22, 2015.
• 2014A renewed public policy mission at UMass Dartmouth, Taunton Daily Gazette, November 9, 2014.
• 2014A renewed public policy mission at UMass Dartmouth, Fall River Herald News, November 8, 2014.
• 2014A renewed public policy mission at UMass Dartmouth, New Bedford Standard Times, November 7, 2014.
• 2014More work needed to connect manufacturers with skilled workers, Fall River Herald News, July 6, 2014.
• 2013Leave Politics out of Charter School Debate, Fall River Herald News, December 26, 2013 (with Chandra Orrill).
• 2013The Costs and Benefits of Our Taxes, Fall River Herald News, April 18, 2013.
• 2013What the Facts Say About Our Taxes, New Bedford Standard Times, April 16, 2013.
• 2012Nation can ill-afford repeal of ‘Bush Tax Cuts’, Boston Globe, July 15, 2012.
• 2012The Unbanked: A Crisis on Main Street, Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity, April 23, 2012.
• 2011No Money No Hope, The New Bedford Standard Times, November 17, 2011 (with Corinn Williams).
• 2005A State of Decline, Boston Sunday Globe, October 23, 2005.