Briefing
Ensuring adequate electrical capacity in New England
Conaway, Carrie (2006)
A settlement accepted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on June 15, 2006, may finally resolve years of disagreement over how to increase New England?s electrical capacity. The final settlement was signed by 107 of the 115 parties negotiating for four months to create a forward capacity market for electricity in the region. Despite such strong support, however, several important parties oppose the plan, and its economic impact on the region is not yet clear.
New England Public Policy Center Policy Brief

Journal Article
College readiness: Massachusetts compiles the data
Conaway, Carrie (2009-04)
A new database that collects information on Massachusetts public high school graduates who enroll in Massachusetts public postsecondary institutions has become a powerful tool for policymaking and for helping students move successfully from high school to college.
Communities and Banking , Issue Spr , Pages 25-27

Report
The challenge of energy policy in New England
Conaway, Carrie (2006)
New England's energy problems were not quickly created, and they will not be quickly resolved. But they cannot be ignored, for they are too important to the region's future. Without the assurance of an energy system that can meet immediate demands along with long-term growth, the region puts its economic prosperity at risk.
New England Public Policy Center Research Report , Paper 06-2

Working Paper
The challenge of energy policy in New England
Conaway, Carrie (2006)
New England needs a reliable supply of energy for its day-to-day functioning and its economic growth. The right mix of fuels and technologies must be in the right place at the right time, all the time. Because of the long lead times in building energy infrastructure, ensuring system reliability requires making decisions, investments, and policy today that will allow the region to meet expected demand many years from now, while at the same time buffering the region from the impact of unexpected short-term changes in energy markets. And this, in turn, requires both well-functioning markets and ...
New England Public Policy Center Working Paper , Paper 05-2

Journal Article
Objects of desire: creating legacies, one collection at a time
Conaway, Carrie (2004-10)
Although their motivations might appear different, both individual collectors and museum curators seek to define themselves and leave their mark on the world through the things that they acquire.
Regional Review , Issue Q 4 2003 / Q1 2004 , Pages 10-19

Journal Article
Paying the price: how family choices affect career outcomes
Conaway, Carrie (2005-01-01)
Deciding to get married, have children, or care for elderly relatives affects not just wages, but also other career opportunities such as training and promotions.
Regional Review , Issue Q 1 , Pages 26-29

Journal Article
Where does the time go?
Conaway, Carrie (2005-01-01)
The division of household labor.
Regional Review , Issue Q 1 , Pages 30-31

Journal Article
A psychological effect of stereotypes
Conaway, Carrie (2005-01-01)
We dont normally think of highly successful people as likely to suffer due to psychological pressure or stereotyping. But according to social psychologists, it is those most invested in their achievement who are most likely to fall prey to a kind of unconscious behavior known as stereotype threat.
Regional Review , Issue Q 1 , Pages 40-41

Journal Article
Diagnosis: shortage
Conaway, Carrie (2001-07-03)
Regional Review , Volume 11 , Issue Q 3 , Pages 7 - 15

Journal Article
Virtual university: is online learning changing higher education?
Conaway, Carrie (2002-01-01)
By allowing students to "attend" class when and where they choose, online learning is changing higher education.
Regional Review , Volume 12 , Issue Q 1 , Pages 6-13