Conference Paper
Assessing the Midwest economy: looking back for the future : report of findings
Mattoon, Richard H.; Testa, William A.; Klier, Thomas H. (1997)
Assessing the Midwest Economy , Paper 7

Conference Paper
Issues in governance structure for metropolitan areas
Mattoon, Richard H. (1996)
Assessing the Midwest Economy , Paper MA-5

Journal Article
Improving the impact of federal aid to the states
Mattoon, Richard H.; Foster, Taft; Haleco-Meyer, Vanessa (2010-07)
In response to recessions beginning in 1973, 2001, and 2007, the federal government provided financial aid to states with the dual goals of stabilizing state finances and stimulating the economy. The timing of fund provision and the ultimate allocation of funds were often less than optimal. The authors look at how to design a more effective process for starting and stopping state aid.
Economic Perspectives , Volume 34 , Issue Q III , Pages 66-82

Journal Article
Reversal of fortune: understanding the Midwest recovery
Mattoon, Richard H.; Testa, William A.; Klier, Thomas H. (1997-07)
Has the Midwest been good or lucky in its recent recovery? In this article, the authors assess the internal and external factors that have contributed to the revival of midwestern economic fortunes over the last decade.
Economic Perspectives , Volume 21 , Issue Jul

Journal Article
The going gets tough: state and local governments confront the nineties
Mattoon, Richard H.; Testa, William A.; Aguilar, Linda M. (1991-05)
Economic Perspectives , Volume 15 , Issue May

Journal Article
Issues facing state and local government pensions
Mattoon, Richard H. (2007-07)
In the U.S., there are nearly 14 million state and local government workers and six million retirees who are owed more than $2.3 trillion dollars in eventual pension payouts by more than 2,000 different governments. The author discusses the current condition of state and local pension plans, as well as the strategies that are being used to help meet pension obligations.
Economic Perspectives , Volume 31 , Issue Q III , Pages 2-32

Journal Article
The electricity system at the crossroads--policy choices and pitfalls
Mattoon, Richard H. (2002-01)
Can electricity markets be successfully opened to competition? Events ranging from California's electricity crisis to the fall of electricity trading giant Enron have caused policymakers to reexamine the benefits of restructuring the industry. This article examines policy developments in the Midwest and highlights some lessons that might help guide future electricity policy.
Economic Perspectives , Volume 26 , Issue Q I , Pages 2-18

Journal Article
Can alternative forms of governance help metropolitan areas?
Mattoon, Richard H. (1995-11)
Economic Perspectives , Volume 19 , Issue Nov

Journal Article
Shaping the Great Lakes economy: a conference summary
Mattoon, Richard H.; Testa, William A. (1993-07)
Economic Perspectives , Volume 17 , Issue Jul

Journal Article
Can the states solve the health care crisis?
Mattoon, Richard H. (1992-11)
Economic Perspectives , Volume 16 , Issue Nov , Pages 15-27