Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve written about how Minnesota and its neighbors have very different economic policies but very similar employment outcomes and how they do have similarly high…
Research has documented time and time again the unintended negative consequences of the minimum wage. Making it costly to hire some people at certain wages leads to job losses, automation,…
In December of last year, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter proposed raising the city’s sales tax rate by one percent in order to pay for street maintenance and parks. The…
In April, Minnesotans breathed a sigh of relief when numbers for the 2020 census showed that our state would not lose one of its eight congressional seats after all. But…
In the market, prices are determined by the actions of buyers and sellers. In economics, this process is illustrated by the demand-supply curve. The demand curve has a downward slope…
Research shows that people leave and avoid high tax states. As we explain in our new report, ‘Taxes and Migration Minnesotans on the Move to Lower Tax States,’ looking at…
Today, we release our new report, ‘Taxes and Migration Minnesotans on the Move to Lower Tax States.’ These are the key points: 1) Minnesota’s population growth is below average Since…
A new $440 million wood product manufacturing facility might be built in Northeastern Minnesota. However, unlike most businesses, this one will use the help of taxpayers’ money. The Iron Range…
This report by Chris Stewart of Brightbeam is a blockbuster. It is titled: “The Secret Shame: How America’s Most Progressive Cities Betray Their Commitment to Educational Opportunity For All.” Stewart…
And that’s a problem.
The decline of teen employment doesn't just exacerbate the challenges Minnesota's aging population poses, it postpones the accumulation of 'soft skills' which will help these kids throughout their working lives.