Research & Analysis

 An analysis of the structural funding gaps in Georgia's K-12 education system and the downstream effects on workforce development and labor supply. The piece examines how federal funding dependence, combined with state-level budget constraints, creates compounding risk for employers and regional economies reliant on a skilled local workforce.

 An empirical examination of Georgia's Entertainment Industry Investment Act and its measurable effects on employment, wages, and industry establishment growth between 2008 and 2014. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the analysis finds positive industry growth attributable to the incentive period while acknowledging the difficulty of isolating the credit's specific contribution from Georgia's broader natural advantages as a filming destination.