IPP | Truman School of Government and Public Affairs

Institute of Public Policy

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The Institute of Public Policy conducts independent, non-partisan research and analysis to inform public policy and benefit all Missourians. 

Research and policy analysis address four broad policy contexts:

Community
Economic development
Education
Health

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WHAT WE DO

The scope of IPP’s research and evaluation is broad. The Institute partners with state and local public and nonprofit agencies to evaluate programs and provide evidence-based analysis and considerations for program improvement and policy change.  IPP also conducts research to understand the impact of policy and policy change and to inform policy development and implementation. Learn more about IPP’s collaborative work to evaluate programs, analyze policy impact, and support data-driven decision-making.

IPP collaborates with faculty on program evaluation, research, and policy analysis. See our Project list or contact IPP to learn more.

At IPP, students learn the science and practice of public policy and a greater understanding of the policies that shape our communities, the state, and the nation. Contact IPP to join the grad student team.