Policy Studies

Study: Leasing 31 U.S. airports would generate $131 billion to fund other infrastructure and pay debt

This study estimates the market value of 31 large and medium U.S. airports as $131 billion in total, including Los Angeles International ($17.8 billion), San Francisco International ($11.9 billion), and Dallas/Ft. Worth International ($11.9 billion).

Policy Study by Robert Poole August 26, 2021

Air traffic control as a public utility

The case for changing the way air traffic control is provided in the United States.

Policy Study by Robert Poole June 15, 2023

Louisiana needs to transition from per-gallon gas taxes to per-mile user fees

With a mid-level shift to electric vehicles, Louisiana could anticipate annual fuel tax revenue would be reduced by $250 million by 2040 and over $325 million by 2050.

Policy Study by Robert Poole December 14, 2023

Incentivizing US airport privatization

The changes needed to enable US airport P3 leases to compete on a level playing field with airport P3 or privatization activity in Europe, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific.

Policy Study by Robert Poole August 28, 2025

Corporate Corrections? Frequently Asked Questions About Prison Privatization

FAQ by Geoffrey Segal November 1, 2002

Frequently Asked Questions About Water / Wastewater Privatization

FAQ by Geoffrey Segal and Adrian Moore September 1, 2003

Contracting for Road and Highway Maintenance

How-to-Guide by Geoffrey Segal, Adrian Moore and Samuel McCarthy March 1, 2003

Exposing the Myths and Realities of Competitive Sourcing

Policy Brief by Geoffrey Segal, Ade Ifelayo and Chandra Pesheck August 1, 2004

The Sky Isn’t Falling in Colorado

Proven Strategies for Budget

Policy Brief by Geoffrey Segal and Adam Summers October 1, 2005

A Bad Idea Gone Too Far

Proposition 86, The Tobacco Tax

Policy Brief by Geoffrey Segal and Skaidra Smith-Heisters October 1, 2006

Privatizing Landfills

Market Solutions for Solid-waste Disposal

Policy Study by Geoffrey Segal and Adrian Moore May 1, 2000

Weighing the Watchmen

Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Outsourcing Correctional Services Part 2: Reviewing the Literature on Cost and Quality Comparisons

Policy Study by Geoffrey Segal and Adrian Moore January 1, 2002

California Competitive Cities

A Report Card on Efficiency in Service Delivery in California's 10 Largest Cities

Policy Study by Geoffrey Segal, Adrian Moore and James Nolan February 1, 2002

Citizen’s Budget Reports

Improving Performance and Accountability in Government

Policy Study by Geoffrey Segal and Adam Summers March 1, 2002

The Salinas Utility Users Tax

Necessary Revenue Source or Government Waste?

Policy Study by Geoffrey Segal and Adam Summers October 1, 2002

The Extent, History, and Role of Private Companies in the Delivery of Correctional Services in the United States

Policy Study by Geoffrey Segal November 1, 2002

Smart Growth in Action, Part II

Case Studies in Housing Capacity and Development from Ventura County, California

Policy Study by Geoffrey Segal, William Fulton, Susan Weaver and Lily Okamura May 1, 2003

Getting the Right People for the Right Job

Solving Human Capital Challenges with Competitive Sourcing

Policy Study by Geoffrey Segal, Adrian Moore and John P. Blair September 1, 2003