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Rob Moore

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Principal at Scioto Analysis, https://teapawt.net/t.co/SM339NvbWQ Newsletter: https://teapawt.net/t.co/czJPsqLDRa

 Columbus, OH
Joined November 2011
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Ever wonder why you don't hear about the "hole in the ozone layer" anymore? Thank cost-benefit analysis.
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The Montreal Protocol: a cost-benefit analysis success story — Scioto Analysis

The Montreal Protocol: a cost-benefit analysis success story — Scioto Analysis

Cost-benefit analysis is one of the most common types of analysis that we conduct at Scioto Analysis. Put simply, cost-benefit analysis is a process where we inventory costs and benefits of a public...

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Ohio is going to have a new governor so we are entering a new policy era for the state.
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Commentary: Acton win heralds new policy era for Ohio • Ohio Capital Journal

Commentary: Acton win heralds new policy era for Ohio • Ohio Capital Journal

After last week’s election results, Ohio will be returning to divided government for the first time in half a generation. There are a number of policy issues where we could see changes that would...

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Great to spend some time with the Scioto Analysis team at the @APPAM_DC conference in Boston this week!
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Yesterday, at least 15 Ohio communities voted to ban or restrict data center development.
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My colleague Jacob did some analysis of the local impact of data centers. Check it out here: sciotoanalysis.com/news/how-…
How are data centers impacting Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus? — Scioto Analysis

How are data centers impacting Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus? — Scioto Analysis

A couple of weeks ago, Scioto Analysis published a cost-benefit analysis of data center policies in Ohio. We found that data centers in Ohio produced a net social benefit of $62 billion between 2013...

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"Randomized controlled trials" could do for public policy what they've already done for medicine.
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How should policy analysts think about randomized control trials? — Scioto Analysis

In my last blog , I discussed how one of the challenges with policy analysis is that it relies on data and effect estimates from other research. This means policy analysts need to be capable of...

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I wrote a new blog post about evaluating strategic plans!
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How do you know if your strategic plan is working? — Scioto Analysis

If you are a nonprofit executive, you are certainly familiar with the idea of a “strategic plan.” A group of board members get together, sometimes for a day or a weekend, to chart out a plan for the...

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Had a great time talking with Harri Leigh of Spectrum News about our recent analysis of the costs and benefits of data centers in Ohio.
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Data centers boost Ohio’s economy, but diminishing returns fuel voter backlash

Data centers boost Ohio’s economy, but diminishing returns fuel voter backlash

A new report predicts that under current regulations, higher utility and environmental costs will soon nearly equal the benefits of new data centers in Ohio.

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New report out this week! We've been working with @DemocracyCollab, an amazing organization that sees Cleveland's rich music history as an opportunity for building a sustainable local industry.
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The Economic Impact of Cleveland’s Music Industry — The Democracy Collaborative

The Economic Impact of Cleveland’s Music Industry — The Democracy Collaborative

Developed in partnership with Scioto Analysis, this report on the economic impact of the music industry of Cleveland is part of an ongoing effort to deepen our understanding of anchor institutions...

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I got into the world of policy analysis consulting because I wanted to do analysis for people who cared enough about it to pay for it.
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My recent blog talks about what kind of analysis we can do on a certain budget: sciotoanalysis.com/news/what…
What kind of analysis could I get for $40,000? — Scioto Analysis

What kind of analysis could I get for $40,000? — Scioto Analysis

Often, governments, nonprofits, foundations, and associations have budgets to answer important questions but don’t know exactly what kind of study they need to answer them. I use $40,000 as an...

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Sustainability in public finance is about three things: adequacy, stability, and growth.
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What Makes Public Revenue Sustainable? — Scioto Analysis

Last year, Scioto Analysis was hired by the City of Columbus and Franklin County to make revenue projections for the Funding Review Advisory Committee . This committee was a city/county effort to...

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Analyzing data on people means dealing with the uncomfortable work of categorizing people.
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The challenge of categorizing people — Scioto Analysis

The challenge of categorizing people — Scioto Analysis

Earlier this week, I attended the Minnesota Evaluation Association ’s annual conference. In the morning, I had a conversation with a few other attendees about some of the challenges of performing...

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Had a great time talking with Gracie Collins of NBC4 this week.
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Dramatic drop in economic benefits projected for Ohio data centers

Dramatic drop in economic benefits projected for Ohio data centers

Data centers have generated billions of dollars for Ohio’s economy, but a new analysis found that those benefits are on track to dramatically drop in the next few years.

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Housing mobility programs can be an effective tool for fighting poverty.
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What is “housing mobility” and why is it important? — Scioto Analysis

What is “housing mobility” and why is it important? — Scioto Analysis

Last week, I attended Housing Mobility 2026 , a two-day conference hosted by Mobility Works in Cleveland. The first day was a training institute for housing mobility staff, especially workers from...

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How long does a policy analysis take? At Scioto Analysis, we generally start with a 12-week timeline for cost-benefit analyses. But every project is different. Michael Hartnett explains what determines the timeline in our latest blog post.
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How long does a policy analysis take? — Scioto Analysis

How long does a policy analysis take? — Scioto Analysis

One of the most important questions we have to answer when we are proposing a project to a client is “how long will it take?” This one question has major implications for project costs, it can inform...

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As fuel efficiency and EV adoption grow, how should Ohio pay for roads? In our recent experts panel, 16 of 31 Ohio economists said a vehicle-miles-traveled fee could be more efficient than the gas tax. Meanwhile, 18 of 31 said the flat EV registration fee is inefficient.
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Majority of Ohio economists agree that vehicle miles traveled fee could increase road financing...

Majority of Ohio economists agree that vehicle miles traveled fee could increase road financing...

In a survey released this morning by Scioto Analysis, 16 of 31 economists agreed that a vehicle-miles-traveled fee would be a more efficient way to fund Ohio's roads than the motor-fuel tax. Earlier...

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Appreciated the chance to talk on @wtaptelevision last week about our new data center study. Thanks Chase Campbell for covering this!
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Data centers’ net benefit to Ohio could shrink sharply, report finds

Data centers’ net benefit to Ohio could shrink sharply, report finds

The report projects that from 2027 through 2034, that net benefit could shrink dramatically.

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Had a great time talking with @10TV's Ava Hedges about our data center study this week.
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Policy analysts need to be nimble--quick shifts is a part of a policy analyst's job.
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Can we change the scope of a policy study along the way? — Scioto Analysis

Can we change the scope of a policy study along the way? — Scioto Analysis

When we start a new project at Scioto Analysis, one of the first things we do with a client is agree on a scope: what questions the study will answer, which impacts will be measured, what methods...

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Scioto Analysis released a new study on income, health, and education in the state of Ohio this morning.
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Scioto Analysis releases report on human development in Ohio — Scioto Analysis

Scioto Analysis releases report on human development in Ohio — Scioto Analysis

This morning, Scioto Analysis published a report on human development in Ohio. We estimate Ohio’s human development index to be 88.3, which is 1.5 points lower than the national index of 89.8. Human...

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Anna Staver at Cleveland.com did a great story on our new data center CBA.
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Are data centers a good deal for Ohio? 5 numbers from a new study raise questions

Are data centers a good deal for Ohio? 5 numbers from a new study raise questions

A research firm studying data centers found they brought billions in economic benefits to Ohio, but that the next wave could cost nearly as much as it delivers. Meanwhile, consumers could pay $16...

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