The Institute for Policy & Social Research brings together social scientists from a broad range of disciplines to pursue and conduct sponsored research at the international, national, regional, state, and local levels. IPSR affiliated faculty represent disciplines such as economics, education, environmental studies, geography, political science, public administration, social welfare, sociology, and urban planning. More information can be found on the About IPSR page.

What's New

The 45th Edition of the Kansas Statistical Abstract is now available! The abstract is available EXCLUSIVELY online as a PDF file with individual pages available in Microsoft Excel and PDF. For more information and access to the data, please visit http://www.ipsr.ku.edu/ksdata/ksah/. The Kansas Statistical Abstract was featured in a radio spot on the Jayhawk Radio Network, tune in or click the button below to play the clip now:

Recent Events

Kansas Economic Policy Conference

Thursday, October 13, 2011
The Kansas Union, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
Pioneer Communications, Ulysses, Kansas (satellite site)

Join immigration experts, business, education and community leaders, policymakers, and state officials as we focus on the impact of immigration on Kansas economic growth and development. Speakers and panelists will address immigration policies, community action, and education and workforce issues.

Please visit the conference web site for online registration and conference details.

Recent Publications

Kansas County Profiles
Kansas County Profiles (formerly known as KCCED Profiles) were updated in August 2011. Check out the latest data for your county at: http://www.ipsr.ku.edu/ksdata/kcced/profiles/


For other publications please visit our Publications Page.