High Road Strategy Center

Wisconsin Economy Publications

Below is a list of our reports related to Wisconsin economy, in descending order by year published. Explore other topics here and all High Road Strategy Center reports here.

  • ,. The State of Working Wisconsin 2007 Update. COWS, 2007.

    Provides a thorough review of jobs, wages, poverty, income, and job quality in the state on a bi-annual basis.

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  • , C. Black Wisconsinites and Economic Opportunity. COWS, 2007.

    Many economic indicators—from poverty to incarceration—show dismal outcomes for Wisconsin’s African Americans.  The vitality of our economy, the prosperity of our state, and the health and well-being of all our communities are seriously threatened by the racial disparity that plagues Wisconsin.

    This COWS Spotlight Issue provides background data and indicators showing pervasive black/white inequality in the state.

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  • Dresser, L., and J. Rogers. The State of Working Wisconsin 2006. COWS, 2006.

    COWS releases The State of Working Wisconsin every two years, in conjunction with the release of The State of Working America by the Economic Policy Institute.

    2006 marks the 10th year of the publication and the expansion of the report to include ‘COWS Issue Spotlights’ highlighting key Wisconsin topics such as health care and pension benefits, the trap of low wage jobs, and Wisconsin’s energy use. In addition, the report features ‘Fast Facts,’ making it easier for readers to quickly access key state statistics.

    Documents include both Full Report and Executive Summary.

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  • ,. The State of Working Wisconsin Update 2005. COWS, 2005.

    COWS’ State of Working Wisconsin Update, is a bi-annual report providing a thorough review of jobs, wages, poverty, income, and job quality in the state.

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  • Dresser, L., and J. Rogers. State of Working Wisconsin 2004. COWS, 2004.

    The State of Working Wisconsin offers an analysis of unemployment and underemployment in the state.
    Documents below offer Full Report and Executive Summary.

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  • Dresser, L., and J. Rogers. The State of Working Wisconsin: Update 2003. COWS, 2003.

    Every two years, COWS produces The State of Working Wisconsin.

    Relying on data provided by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), COWS offers “The State of Working Wisconsin: Update 2003” as a brief investigation of the effects of the continuing economic slowdown on workers in the state.

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  • Rogers, J. Little to Celebrate on Labor Day. Wisconsin State Journal, 2003, p. A10.
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  • Dresser, L., and J. Rogers. The State of Working Wisconsin 2002. COWS, 2002.

    The State of Working Wisconsin, 2002 is our attempt to answer questions regarding the recent recession and unemployment with the best and most recent data available. Drawing on a wide variety of information on family incomes, taxes, wages, unemployment, and poverty, it examines the impact of today’s economy on Wisconsin workers and families.

    Documents include both Full Report and Summary.

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  • Rogers, J. ‘Privatize’ Equals ‘Redistribute’. The Capital Times, 2002.

    Sustaining Wisconsin Column
    Published in The Capital Times but often republished around the state, these were part of an 18-month public education campaign COWS ran before the 2002 WI gubernatorial primary election.
    NB: Not responsible for article titles.

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  • Rogers, J. Social Security Scare Is Big Lie. The Capital Times, 2002.

    Sustaining Wisconsin Column
    Published in The Capital Times but often republished around the state, these were part of an 18-month public education campaign COWS ran before the 2002 WI gubernatorial primary election.
    NB: Not responsible for article titles.

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