Results from a statewide survey show that Wisconsin residents are concerned about inflation despite falling inflation rates and low unemployment.
Faculty
News featuring La Follette School faculty members.
La Follette students and faculty advocate for UW–Madison at state capitol
Master’s students and Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes presented their research to policymakers as part of the UW–Madison Day at the Capitol.
Wisconsin residents concerned about federal taxes, survey finds
Ross Milton examines Wisconsin residents’ views on taxes and explains the process for state and local taxes in the Badger State.
Family Impact Seminar looks at financial well-being of Wisconsinites
J. Michael Collins presented to policymakers at the State Capitol about how Wisconsin households are faring in today’s economy.
Weimer’s new book introduces “dogonomics”
A new book coauthored by David L. Weimer is among the first to use an economic lens to consider the relationship between dogs and humans.
La Follette School Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation Announced
This new endowed chair, the first of its kind at the La Follette School, was made possible by a generous $3 million donation from American Family Insurance.
La Follette School celebrates 40 years
Throughout its history, the La Follette School has embraced the Wisconsin Idea through research that informs better policymaking and by educating future policy leaders who have the skills to discover, critically examine, and preserve knowledge that will benefit our future society.
Survey shows cost of childcare and affording food weighs on Wisconsin parents
Sarah Halpern-Meekin explains findings from new survey data on the perspectives and needs of Wisconsin families with young children.
Survey finds many Wisconsin residents struggle with personal finances, inflation
J. Michael Collins examines new survey data to gauge Wisconsinites’ thoughts on their finances.
Yackee named to BRAVA’s Women to Watch list
La Follette School Director Susan Yackee was named one of BRAVA magazine’s 2024 Women to Watch.