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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 sample publications below).  Contact IPP to learn more.

Haselswerdt, J., Ressel, K., Harcourt, E., Gable, S., & Quinn, K. (2024). Provider capacity during Medicaid expansion and a public health emergency. The American Journal of Managed Care, 30(12). https://www.ajmc.com/view/provider-capacity-during-medicaid-expansion-and-a-public-health-emergency

Kapp, J. M., Underwood, B., Ressel, K., & Quinn, K. (2024). Practice Perspectives on Care Coordination in Rural Settings. Professional Case Management, 29(1), 4-12. DOI: 10.1097/NCM.0000000000000679.

Mayfield, W. A., Tiwari, M., Knight, E. M., Ralson, J. A. S., DeSpain, R. , & Gable, S. (2025). Participation in the Missouri Parents as Teachers Parent Education Program and third grade math and English language arts proficiency. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 70, 234-242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2024.10.005

Taylor, E., Zars, J., Tiwari, M., Hansen, J., Schmitt, C., & Gable, S. (2025). Community reentry characteristics associated with outcomes over five years for individuals on probation and parole. Justice, Opportunities, and Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/10509674.2024.2443899

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