New Jersey State Policy Lab 2026 Annual Report

In celebration of our 5th anniversary, we have released our new 2026 Annual Report.

Report Release: Exploring the Role of Regenerative Agriculture Across New Jersey

Researchers analyzed data from a recent survey conducted by the Organic and Regenerative Farming Board of New Jersey to better understand the Garden State’s regenerative farmers, the products they produce, and the key issues they face.

R/ECON Economic Forecast Winter 2026

Learn more about the latest economic predictions for the Garden State in the coming year from the Rutgers Economic Advisory Service (R/ECON).

Report Release: Trends in Investor Acquisition of Residential Properties in NJ

Researchers analyzed corporate ownership of 1–4-unit residential properties in New Jersey by using property tax data from 2012 to 2022 to map trends in homeownership.

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Our Mission

The goal of the New Jersey Policy Lab is to conduct rigorous evidence-based research to improve the quality of data used by state policy experts in designing, implementing, and evaluating state policies and programs that address the needs of New Jersey communities. The New Jersey Policy Lab will leverage a robust network of collaborators to craft innovative and equitable public policy solutions that are sensitive to the needs of our state’s diverse population.

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About Us

The New Jersey State Policy Lab assists the State of New Jersey and its many communities in the design, implementation, and evaluation of state policies and programs by conducting rigorous evidence-based research that considers equity, efficiency, and efficacy of public policies and programs in holistic and innovative ways.

Publications

The New Jersey State Policy Lab regularly solicits proposals for policy analysis from scholars throughout the Garden State, evaluates and selects proposals for funding, and then works with project leaders to publish blogs throughout their research process along with a final report in conclusion of their findings.