This is bad news for Minnesota.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
An innovative apprenticeship program aimed at "moving the needle" on workforce development challenges in manufacturing has had great success preparing young people for skilled careers and helping older workers improve…
Despite an ailing travel industry, the MAC has decided to raise the minimum wage for airport workers to $15. But not to worry yet, the MAC has plans to help…
A new report, after taking into account the Covid-19 crisis, estimates that raising the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2027 wage could result in the loss of 2 million…
North Dakota is benefiting from its economic policies. We hope that Minnesota will take note.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), unemployment fell from 7.4% in August to 6% in September. However, that decline has been mainly driven by people…
According to a new study by two Havard Economists, the coronavirus will cost the US $16 trillion and half of this cost is due to the covid-19 induced recession. The…
In our new report, we look at how state's economic policies impact their economic outcomes by focusing on border counties.
The World Health Organization, albeit a little late, has recently come out as a strong critic of lockdowns citing heavy economic damage among already disadvantaged populations.
The Center's Great Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree project is hosting two 90-minute sessions on October 13 and October 14 from 9:00am-10:30am CST that will focus on strategies to enhance…
We cannot expect the economy to return to normal while restrictions remain.
For some restaurants, winter may mean closing down temporarily if they cannot return to 100% indoor dining capacity. It is time these restrictions are repealed.
Businesses in Minneapolis are right to fear that growing lawlessness will kill their business. No individual or business thrives in an environment where they feel unsafe. If this trend continues,…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Since 2019, 10 states have enacted major occupational licensing reforms enabling more freedom in their economies. This a good sign that states are recognizing the harmful effects that occupational licensing…
Since the fourth quarter of 2019, GDP has fallen by 10.1% nationally and by 10.6% in Minnesota, making us the 32nd worst hit state.
A newly published study, which quantifies the relationship between poverty and economic freedom, found evidence showing that increasing levels of freedom are associated with lower levels of poverty. This is…
As the state looks to a post-Covid-19 future, what economic policies can help us get back on our feet?
The new Survey on Consumer Finances data shows that what helps low-income earners more than anything else is a strong and growing economy.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
While it is clear that the coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted businesses, especially small businesses, it will be a long time before society can understand the full effect that the…
A group called of wealthy individuals called Patriotic millionaires has joined forces with other groups like Oxfam, Tax Justice, and many others, and is backing an ongoing project called “Millionaires…