Outreach
Research, translated for the people who use it
The Swank Program turns research on rural–urban policy into essays, talks, policy writings, and media for policymakers, journalists, and the public. Pick a category — each one can be filtered by topic and searched.
Newsletter on Ohio policy issues
Regular essays on rural-urban policy, biofuels, property tax, and Ohio’s economy.
Latest
How a Diesel Tax Holiday Could Cost Farmers
Presentations
Slides and policy primers from talks on property tax, biofuels, and rural policy.
Latest
Ohio's Historic Property Tax Reforms: An Economist's Perspective
Policy writings
Policy facts, policy briefs, and op-eds for Ohio policymakers, journalists, and the public.
Latest
Data Centers in Ohio: Growth, Tax Treatment, and Local Impacts
Recent media
News coverage, podcasts, and interviews featuring the Swank Program’s work.
Latest
Ag economist warns red dyed diesel policy could raise the cost for farmers