Policy Studies

Port Privatization

An International Perspective

Policy Study by David Haarmeyer and Peter Yorke April 1, 1993

Cost Savings from Privatization

A Compilation of Findings

How-to-Guide by John Hilke March 1, 1993

Competitive Contracting of Transit Services

How-to-Guide by Jean Love and Wendell Cox March 1, 1993

The Tampa to Orlando High-Speed Rail Project

A Florida taxpayer risk assessment

Policy Brief by Wendell Cox and Robert Poole January 6, 2011

Still A Loser: The Tampa to Orlando High-Speed Rail Proposal

Florida taxpayers face huge operating deficits come 2026 if the project goes ahead

Policy Brief by Wendell Cox and Adrian Moore December 2, 2013

A Public Purpose for Public Transit

A Response to the EPI Report

Policy Study by Wendell Cox and Jean Love January 1, 1990

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Automobiles

Examining technological and compact development strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Policy Study by Wendell Cox and Adrian Moore November 29, 2011

The XpressWest High-Speed Rail Line from Victorville to Las Vegas: A Taxpayer Risk Analysis

Examining the ridership, revenue, ticket price and travel time forecasts of the XpressWest train seeking a taxpayer-funded loan worth up to $6.5 billion

Policy Study by Wendell Cox and Adrian Moore August 16, 2012

Urban Containment: The Social and Economic Consequences of Limiting Housing and Travel Options

Evaluating key research on urban containment's cost-effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emission and impact on housing affordability

Policy Study by Wendell Cox and Adrian Moore March 7, 2016

Assessing the Results of the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program

This report offers a detailed review of the most recent attempt to boost passenger rail by funding high-speed rail projects and improving service in Amtrak corridors.

Policy Study by Wendell Cox December 3, 2020

How To Compare Costs Between In-House and Contracted Services

How-to-Guide by Lawrence Martin March 1, 1993

Designing an Effective Bidding and Monitoring System to Minimize Problems in Competitive Contracting

How-to-Guide by John Rehfuss February 1, 1993

Designing a Comprehensive Privatization Program for Cities

How-to-Guide by John Stainback February 1, 1993

Fire Protection Privatization: A Cost Effective Approach to Public Safety

Questions and Answers About the Private Sector Fire Service

Policy Study by John R. Guardiano October 1, 1992

A Dynamic Perspective on Government Broadband Initiatives

Policy Study by Jerry Ellig December 1, 2006

15th Annual Highway Report

Annual Highway Report by David T. Hartgen and Ravi K. Karanam October 1, 2006

16th Annual Highway Report

Policy Study 360

Annual Highway Report by David T. Hartgen and Ravi K. Karanam June 1, 2007

17th Annual Highway Report

Policy Study 369

Annual Highway Report by David T. Hartgen and Ravi K. Karanam July 1, 2008