Research
"Rivers, Lakes and Revenue Streams: The Heterogeneous Effects of Clean Water Act Grants on Local Spending" | job market paper, under review
CWA grants only fail cost-benefit analyses becaue of low grant pass-through.
"A Watershed Moment: The Clean Water Act and Infant Health" | under review
CWA grants led to small but significant increases in downstream birthweight.
"Competitive Grants and Student Achievement: The Effect of Race to the Top Grants"
Test scores increased in states that implemented RTTT reform policies. These improvements were larger in states that received grants.