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Each year the Institute generates an annual report, occasional papers, and other materials available via print and online resources. These efforts are commitments to developing and working to implement approaches that could bring concrete, positive results in tackling some of the most difficult challenges in the public policy arena.

Annual Publications

  • The Simon Review

    Explore our series of 50+ academic public policy papers.

    The Institute's occasional paper series that examines and explores policy issues within the scope of the Institute’s mission and in the tradition of the University.

  • Year in Review

    Review past events/projects and take a look into our 20+ years as an Institute.

    The Institute publishes an annual report highlighting the Institute's accomplishments and students.

Other Publications

  • The Essential Paul Simon

    Interested in Sen. Paul Simon's greatest writings? Check out The Essential Paul Simon - Timeless Lessons for Today's Politics written by Dr. John Jackson in 2012.

    Order The Essential Paul Simon - Timeless Lessons for Today's Politics from the SIU Press.

    This book, written by Dr. John Jackson in 2012 explores some of Paul's most relevant and practical writings that still resonate throughout politics and new conflicts today. 

    Read reviews and order today!

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  • Restoring American Statesmanship: A Citizen's Guide

    The Institute in 2020 published a book, Restoring American Statesmanship: A Citizen's Guide, written by Director John T. Shaw.

    "This book endeavors to resurrect statesmanship from the dusty pages of history books and use it to illuminate and inspire public affairs in the United States," Shaw said.

    The guide offers a working definition of statesmanship, identifies its essential qualities, provides more than a dozen examples from American history, acknowledges current barriers to statesmanship, and suggests ways to re-establish statesmanship as an aspiration in American political life.

    Download the book for free

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  • Graduate Student Papers

    Papers written by graduate students affiliated with the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute explore public policy issues through an academic framework.