Studies
The Heart of the Matter: a 2013 American Academy of Arts & Sciences report on the importance of the humanities and social sciences in maintaining a vibrant economy and citizenry. The report tackles the role of K-12 education as well as colleges and universities and academic research. It takes a minute to load the PDF, but it is worth the wait. If you want a good summary, check out this Inside Higher Ed piece about the report.
Articles
How to Explode a Myth: Reshaping the Conversation About the Liberal Arts: American Council on Education, March 2015