The purpose of tax is to raise money to pay for government functions. On this score, Minnesota's estate tax is a loser and it should be repealed.
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.
New research finds that "[t]here is growing evidence that taxes can affect the geographic location of people both within and across countries"
Elected officials and planners in the city of Minneapolis are lamenting the fact that carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas increased in 2018, and that the city is not on…
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…
Creating value does not hurt the poor; it makes everyone richer. This counterpoint originally appeared in the Star Tribune on August 23, 2019. The Star Tribune missed an opportunity to…
Natural gas is a powerful resources that is saving thousands of lives every single year. That’s the conclusion of a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research entitled…
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…
Minnesota ranks 11th nationally for increases in occupational licensing requirements. What would really be in the 'public interest', is to get us down that ranking.
Paul Krugman’s arguments do not fare well against evidence presented in a new book titled "Austerity: When It Works and When It Doesn’t."
A tax cut is going to 'disproportionately' benefit 'the rich' because they pay a 'disproportionate' share of the taxes.
At the capitol last week, Rep. Loeffler claimed that most of 'the rich' were idle rich who didn't work for their money and asked for research into this. That research…
British journalist and politician Daniel Hannan recently wrote a smart defense of high CEO pay in the Washington Examiner. His are arguments rarely heard among the leftist shouts to “abolish…
Minnesota has taxes above the national average and Research & Development spending below. New research suggests that the two might be linked.
Nicotine addiction means that smokers will suck up small price increases resulting from increased cigarette taxes - demand is 'inelastic' in the jargon. That means that, to really have an…
As student debt becomes a more onerous problem in the American economy, we have to look at why fees have risen so much. This leads us back to the disproportionate…
When the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the Janus case recently, teacher's unions warned that pupils would suffer. However, new research suggests students might actually be better off…
New research shows that higher minimum wages lead to more automation.
Once again, evidence shows what theory predicts. Raising the price of something, in this case labor, increases the demand for substitutes, in this case machines.
Steven Hayward has written about how liberals enjoy hiking cigarette and alcohol taxes so less is consumed but somehow totally fail to understand economic basics like supply and demand and…
Understanding the problems with Minnesota’s tax code first requires an understanding of the principles that should guide the state’s tax policy. Sound tax policy should promote three core principles...
The Metropolitan Council (“Met Council”) is an appointed body created by the Minnesota legislature to plan for the growth and delivery of regional services...