The Policy Impacts Library
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The Policy Impacts Library

This library provides a standardized database of MVPF estimates derived from rigorous empirical research. The details page for each policy provides an in-depth discussion on the way in which the MVPF is calculated.

Policy	MVPF Value MVPF = Benefits / Net Cost
Residential Energy Efficiency Programs Causal Estimates: Allcott and Greenstone (2024) MVPF Construction: Allcott and Greenstone (2024)	MVPF 0.9	Details
Universal Pre-Kindergarten in Connecticut Causal Estimates: Humphries, Neilson, Ye, and Zimmerman (2025) MVPF Construction: Humphries, Neilson, Ye, and Zimmerman (2025)	MVPF 4.6	Details
The U.S. Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Causal Estimates: Hyman, Kovak, and Leive (2025) MVPF Construction: Hyman, Kovak, and Leive (2025)	MVPF Pays for Itself	Details
Sectoral Job Training: Year Up Causal Estimates: Narain and Noray (2023) MVPF Construction: Narain and Noray (2023)	MVPF 6.1	Details
Electronic Monitoring in Sweden Causal Estimates: Grenet, Grönqvist, and Niknami (2024) MVPF Construction: Grenet, Grönqvist, and Niknami (2024), Policy Impacts	MVPF Pays for Itself	Details
The Job-First Program Causal Estimates: Arendt and Bolvig (2024) MVPF Construction: Arendt and Bolvig (2024)	MVPF 0.4	Details
Place-Based Industrial Investment in WWII Causal Estimates: Garin (2025) MVPF Construction: Garin (2025)	MVPF 0.9	Details
Universal Childcare Provision Causal Estimates: Montpetit, Beauregard, and Carrer (2025) MVPF Construction: Montpetit, Beauregard, and Carrer (2025)	MVPF 1.4	Details
Targeting Housing Choice Vouchers Causal Estimates: Ruby (2025) MVPF Construction: Ruby (2025)	MVPF 0.7	Details
The Lasting Effects of Working while in School: A Long-Term Follow-Up Causal Estimates: Ferrando, Katzkowicz, Barbanchon, and Ubfal (2025) MVPF Construction: Ferrando, Katzkowicz, Barbanchon, and Ubfal (2025)	MVPF Pays for Itself	Details
Educational Impact of Early Head Start Causal Estimates: Hess (2025) MVPF Construction: Hess (2025)	MVPF 0.4	Details
Universal Pre-K in Georgia Causal Estimates: Berne (2025) MVPF Construction: Berne (2025)	MVPF Pays for Itself	Details

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