Almost all government regulations are sold as being in the public interest. Very few of them actually are. Always ask yourself, 'cui buono?'
Whether from old age or bad policy, the current economic expansion will end at some point, and we will want to be well-placed to cope when it does .Sadly, recent…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
An aging population and increased Social Security spending might mean that income from transfers will increase. But it is a source of concern that it is increasing so much faster…
Rent controls propose using government regulation to solve the symptom—high prices—of a problem—a shortage of housing—which government regulation created in the first place.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Over the last year, Minnesota's working age population has grown faster than that of the United States generally, but employment has increase more slowly. As a result, while the number…
Minnesota employers in manufacturing and the trades continue to grapple with daunting workforce challenges. For example, while the construction industry in our state grew 20 percent from 2014 to 2018,…
As part of Great Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree, I’ve reviewed a lot of reports in recent years that blur into each other about why and how we must do…
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
It’s a small thing which is why it’s such a big deal. The media’s infatuation with tiny houses turns out to be less than monumental with the public. It seems…
Minnesota's diverse economy is a great source of strength for the state. But, as the last boom and boost shows, we cannot afford to be complacent.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
New research finds that "[t]here is growing evidence that taxes can affect the geographic location of people both within and across countries"
Surely, when San Francisco's politicians passed rent control laws they didn't intend to increase income inequality in the city. But that is what happened. Once again, we see the truth…
Excessive fees and regulations are the problem – high prices are just the symptom. We need the supply of housing to expand. Instead of spending hundreds of millions of dollars…
Created by Deon Clark of TCI Solutions, the Legacy I-3 model prepares local and diverse talent to be viable candidates energy companies are looking for.
A round-up of the last week’s economic news stories in Minnesota.
Minnesota is one of the highest taxed states in America. Research shows that these high tax rates disincentivize R&D. And the data shows that our state lags the national average…
As the cost of college tuition rises and the national student loan debt crisis continues, making the case that attending a four-year college is a good investment is getting harder…
A new paper suggests that Minnesotans looking for tax policy which will give our economy a boost should look to Saint Paul rather than D.C.
In July 2018, Minnesota's unemployment rate was the 8th lowest in the United States. In July 2019, that was down to 16th.
Philadelphia's Office of Fleet Management is in charge of keeping city vehicles available, dependable, and safe. Its internship program, started in 1993, employs students who are enrolled in auto mechanic…
Big firms can bear the costs of complying with regulations much more easily than small firms.