Publications by Year
2010-1994

2010

Foresight:

Issue 52

Policy Notes:

The Increasing Returns on Kentucky's Educational Investments (Number 35) Kentucky Ranks 32nd on Education Index (Number 34) Appendix From the Medicine Cabinet to the Streets: Highly Addictive, Potentially Deadly Prescription Painkillers Now Drug of Choice (Number 33) Maximizing Returns on Educational Investments by Reducing Obstacles (Number 32) Technical Details The Long-Term Decline in Kentucky General Fund Revenue Buoyancy (Number 31)

Horizon:

No. 14

2009

Policy Notes:

Rising Obesity Rates Exacting Huge Economic Toll (Number 30) Kentucky’s Undocumented Population (Number 29) Trends in Postsecondary School Attendance, Kentucky and the United States, 1993-97 to 2003-07 (Number 28) Technical Details Kentucky Ranks 35th on Education Index (Number 27) Technical Detail

Horizon:

No. 13 No. 12

2008 Conference Briefs:

Aging: Boomers Defying Conventional Wisdom Even in Tough Times Energy-Environment: Fueling the Future in a Carbon-Averse Environment Health Care: Getting Healthy or Paying for the Consequences Middle Class Squeeze: American Dream Becoming More Elusive

Kentucky Elder Readiness Initiative Data Briefings:

4. Transportation Issues and the Aging Population 3: Economic, Social Changes Keeping Older Workers in Labor Force 2: Pensions Decline as Major Source of Anticipated Income in Retirement for Working Kentuckians 1: Many Plan to Work in Retirement for Financial Reasons; Health Problems May Limit Working Ability

Presentations:

“The Big Three for Kentucky’s Future,” presented to the Madison County League of Women Voters, September 14, 2009, by Michael T. Childress. “Minorities in Kentucky: An Educational, Economic, and Leadership Snapshot,” presented to the Governor's Office for Minority Empowerment Economic Success through Minority Empowerment Summit, August 27, 2009, by Michael T. Childress.

2008

Books:

Visioning Kentucky’s Future: Measures and Milestones 2008

Foresight:

Issue 51

Policy Notes:

Reducing Obstacles Will Yield Even Higher Academic Returns to Educational Investments (Number 26) Technical Detail

Horizon:

No. 11 No. 10 No. 9

Presentations:

“Selected Trends Affecting the Future Practice of Law in Kentucky,” presented to the Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court, October 23, 2008, by Michael T. Childress. “Factors Affecting Kentucky’s Economic Future,” presented to the CPAs in Business and Industry Conference, September 26, 2008, by Michael T. Childress. “Why Are We Here?,” presented to Idea Kentucky at the Ali Center in Louisville, September 24, 2008, by Michael T. Childress. “Selected Trends Affecting Kentucky,” presented to the Administrative Office of the Courts strategic planning group, January 17, 2008, by Michael T. Childress.

2007

Books:

Purpose, Publications, and Products 2007 Measures and Milestones 2006: Trends Affecting Kentucky's Future (Conference Proceedings)

Foresight:

Issue 50 Issue 49

Policy Notes:

Class Size in Kentucky (Number 25) Appendix Preschool in Kentucky: Current Status and Future Trends (Number 24) An Index of Kentucky’s Educational Progress (Number 23) Appendix Teacher Pay for Performance Gaining Ground (Number 22) Oral Health: An Update (Number 21)

Horizon:

No. 8 No. 7

Presentations:

“Education Trends and Future Public Policy,” presented to the Elizabethtown-Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, November 8, 2007, by Michael T. Childress. “Current Trends and Future Public Policy,” presented to Frankfort Rotary Club, July 11, 2007, by Michael T. Childress. “Current Trends and Future Public Policy,” presented to Friends of Scouting luncheon, Green County, April 26, 2007, by Michael T. Childress. “Current Trends and Future Public Policy,” presented to the Henderson Leadership Initiative, April 20, 2007, by Michael T. Childress. “Current Trends and Future Public Policy,” presented to the Green River Area Development District Board of Directors, March 14, 2007, by Michael T. Childress. “Current Trends and Future Public Policy: What's in Store for Kentucky?,” presented to the Annual Economic Outlook Conference, January 30, 2007, by Michael T. Childress.

2006

Books:

Visioning Kentucky’s Future: Measures and Milestones 2006

Foresight:

Issue 48 Issue 47 Issue 46 Issue 45

Policy Notes:

Future Obesity and Smoking Rates (Number 20) Technical Details Future Transportation Issues (Number 19) Technical Details

Horizon:

No. 6 No. 5 No. 4 No. 3

Kentucky Health Insurance Research Project:

Data Briefings: 5-Inadequate Income Key Obstacle to Health Insurance 4-More Than Half a Million Working-Age Kentuckians Uninsured for All or Part of Past Year 3-Substantial Portion of Insured, Working-Age Kentuckians Discouraged from Seeking Needed Health Care by Costs 2-Cost a Major Barrier for Kentucky's Uninsured 1-Uninsured Kentuckians Older, Poorer, and More Likely to Be Underemployed than the U.S. Average Newsletters: Public Forums Suggest Worsening Problems with Access to Care Researchers to Study State's Uninsured, Find Ways to Close Gaps

Presentations:

“Estimating the Size of Kentucky's Undocumented Population,” presented to the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board of Directors, September 14, 2006, by Michael T. Childress. “Future Obesity and Smoking Rates Presentation,” presented to the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board of Directors, March 9, 2006, by Michael T. Childress. NOTE:  Two related publications, Policy Note No. 20, “Future Obesity and Smoking Rates,” and its companion piece, “Technical Details,” are available above. “Future Transportation Issues,” presented by Michael T. Childress. NOTE:  Two related publications, Policy Note No. 19, “Future Transportation Issues,” and its companion piece, “Technical Details,” are available above.

2005

Books:

Purpose, Publications, and Products 2005

Foresight:

Issue 44 Issue 43

Policy Notes:

Policy Options for Future Economic Development (Number 18)

Horizon:

No. 2 No. 1

Presentations:

“Education and the Common Good: Social Benefits of Higher Education in Kentucky,” presented at the Kentucky Association of Institutional Research Conference, November 18, 2005, Dr. Amy Watts. “Profile of the Uninsured,” presented at Prescription for Change: A Conference Presenting Findings from the Kentucky Health Insurance Research Project,  November 15, 2005, Michal Smith-Mello with Dr. Michael Samuels.  ERRATUM:  Slide 19 has corrected data. “Costs of Caring for Kentucky’s Uninsured,” presented at Prescription for Change: A Conference Presenting Findings from the Kentucky Health Insurance Research Project,  November 15, 2005, Dr. Amy Watts. NOTE: A complete listing of the presentations made at the conference, Prescription for Change: A Conference Presenting Findings from the Kentucky Health Insurance Research Project, are available at the conference wrap-up page. “Factors Affecting Future Environmental Quality,” presented at the 14th Public Conference of the Filson Institute, A New Look at an Old Problem: Environmental Challenges in the Ohio Valley - Past, Present, and Future,  October 14 - 15, 2005, Michael T. Childress. “Focus on the Future Summit: What will it take to be globally competitive?,” presented in Woodford County, Kentucky, September 26, 2005, Michael T. Childress. “Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center, discovering the promise of tomorrow,” Presentation about the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center, at the World Future Society annual conference, WorldFuture 2005: Foresight, Innovation, and Strategy, July 30 - August 1, 2005, Michael T. Childress. “Women’s Economic Summit,” June 18, 2005, Michal Smith-Mello. “Trends in Health Care and Benefits and Possible Strategies for Improving Quality of Care While Containing Costs,” Blue Ribbon Panel on Public Employee Health Benefits, May 24, 2005, Michal Smith-Mello.

2004

Books:

Visioning Kentucky's Future: Measures and Milestones 2004 At the Crossroads: Prospects for Kentucky's Educational Future, From Preschool to Postsecondary (Conference Proceedings)

Foresight:

Volume 11, Number 2 Volume 11, Number 1

Policy Notes:

Three Future Scenarios Show Potential Economic Benefits of Rising Rates of Postsecondary Educational Attainment (Number 17) Appendix Parental Involvement in Education: A Public Good by Private Means (Number 16) The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003: A Six-Month Progress Report (Number 15) Technical Details

2003

Foresight:

Volume 10, Number 4 Volume 10, Number 3 Volume 10, Number 2 Volume 10, Number 1

Policy Notes:

Retirement Systems Will Require a Bigger Share of State Funds (Number 14) Technical Details Online Government Use Growing Rapidly (Number 13) Future Impact of Nursing Shortage Uncertain Here (Number 12)

2002

Books:

The Road Ahead: Uncertainty and Opportunity in a Changed World Planning for the Future: Findings from Research on the Commonwealth's Current and Coming Retirees Visioning Kentucky's Future: Measures and Milestones 2002 Financing State and Local Government: Future Challenges and Opportunities (Conference Proceedings) Listening to Kentucky High Schools

Foresight:

Volume 9, Number 4 Volume 9, Number 3 Volume 9, Number 2 Volume 9, Number 1

Policy Notes:

Experience with Elder-Care Services Diminishes Satisfaction (Number 11) Technical Details Enhancing the Promise of Online Education in Kentucky (Number 10) Technical Details Digital Divide Persists Despite Rising Technology Use (Number 9)

2001

Books:

Financing State and Local Government Talking Back: Kentucky High School Students and Their Future Education Plans Kentucky and the New Economy/Challenges for the Next Century (Conference Proceedings) Education and the Common Good

Foresight:

Volume 8, Number 4 Volume 8, Number 3 Volume 8, Number 2 Volume 8, Number 1

Policy Notes:

Revenue Modernization and Future Education Expenditures (Number 8) Are Technology Investments Yielding Dividends for Kentucky Students? (Number 7) Technical Details Prescription Drug Coverage for Seniors (Number 6) Are Kentuckians Financially Prepared for Retirement? (Number 5) Technical Details Anticipating Future Needs for Long-Term Care (Number 4) Technical Details Kentucky’s Brain Drain Unplugged (Number 3) Technical Details Meeting the Cost of Managing Solid Waste (Number 2) Do Students Work Too Much? (Number 1) Technical Details

2000

Books:

Challenges for the New Century Visioning Kentucky's Future: Measures and Milestones 2000

Foresight:

Volume 7, Number 4 Volume 7, Number 3 Volume 7, Number 2 Volume 7, Number 1

1999

Books:

Collecting Taxes in the Cyberage: How Online Purchases Could Affect Revenue Collections What Next for Kentucky Health Care? Child Care in Kentucky: Current Status and Future Improvements The Future Well-Being of Women in Kentucky Kentucky's Teachers: Charting a Course for KERA's Second Decade

Foresight:

Volume 6, Number 4 Volume 6, Number 3 Volume 6, Number 2 Volume 6, Number 1

1998

Books:

The Leadership Challenge Ahead Civil Society in Kentucky Entrepreneurs and Small Business Visioning Kentucky's Future: Measures and Milestones 1998

Foresight:

Volume 5, Number 4 Volume 5, Number 3 Volume 5, Number 2 Volume 5, Number 1

1997

Books:

The Circuits Come to Town

Foresight:

Volume 4, Number 4 Volume 4, Number 3 Volume 4, Number 2 Volume 4, Number 1

1996

Books:

Exploring the Frontier of the Future Forecasting Kentucky's Environmental Futures Choosing Prosperity Scanning Kentucky 1995 $5.8 Billion and Change

Foresight:

Volume 3, Number 4 Volume 3, Number 3 Volume 3, Number 2 Volume 3, Number 1

1995

Books:

Visioning Kentucky's Future: Planning Strategically for the 21st Century and Measuring Our Progress Reclaiming Community, Reckoning with Change Farms, Factories and Free Trade Scanning Kentucky 1994

Foresight:

Volume 2, Number 4 Summer 1995 Spring 1995 Winter 1995

1994

Books:

The Context of Change: Trends, Innovations and Forces Affecting Kentucky's Future The Future of Burley Tobacco

Foresight:

Fall 1994 Summer 1994 Spring 1994 Winter 1994