Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC)

The mission of the Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) is to tap into the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater faculty expertise and provide outreach services to members of the regional community. In achieving this mission, FERC provides highcaliber students the opportunity to work closely with faculty experts to apply concepts and theories to practical, real-world cases. Practical project-based work not only enhances students’ educational experience but also maximizes their value to future employers by providing them with an economic tool-set applicable in modern firms.