Research and Impact

Author Caezilia Loibl and colleagues find that a scarcity mindset significantly increases the likelihood of using alternative financial services, regardless of income level.

This research by Russell Hassan examines how the “racist cop” stereotype creates identity-based stress among law enforcement officers, contributing to increased burnout and highlighting the need for organizational support to improve officer well-being.

Dean Trevor Brown and colleagues present a framework for analyzing the complexities of contracting.

Ned Hill expands and clarifies the concept of development anchor by presenting the collection of anchors as a practical toolkit that planners and economic developers can use.

The third in a series of four articles derived from my economic development seminar at The Ohio State University is intended for students and entering development professionals. Wrestling with Markets builds on Hill (2023) and Hill, Poland, and Reitz (2025), also in Economic Development Quarterly. A  flow-chart model linking the Five Developments (Community, Site, Workforce, Housing, and Economic) to Gross Regional Product and the desired outcomes from development (jobs, income, taxes, and economic mobility) is presented.

Victor St. John examines whether the degree of democracy shapes carceral changes.

Author Caezilia Loibl and colleagues examine how social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to financial hardship, highlighting fear of missing out as a key factor in worsening financial outcomes.

Victor St. John and colleagues present an evaluation study that examines the impacts of PREPARE Plus on fathers’ perceptions, behavioral intentions, behaviors, and knowledge related to parenting, relationships, financial stability, and recidivism.