Mar 29, 2022 | 2022 Research, Energy & Our Environment, Featured Research, Recent Research, Research
Governor Polis has declared that Colorado will rely on 100% renewable electricity by 2040, a goal that surpasses even that of President Biden, although achieving such targets will not come without economic and social cost. The challenge is significant, and, by most measurements, the state is behind in meeting its targets.
Mar 27, 2022 | 2022 Research, Featured Research, Housing & Our Community, Recent Research, Research
The cost of crime in Colorado in 2021 totaled $31B. This was an increase of $3.5B, or 12.9%, from the cost in 2020, primarily driven by the increases in violent crimes.
Mar 25, 2022 | 2022 Research, Featured Research, Job Reports, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research
Colorado’s robust economy has added 381,800 jobs since April 2020, eclipsing the 374,500 jobs the state lost in March and April 2020.
Mar 18, 2022 | 2022 Research, Featured Research, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research
In the coming years, mature and older workers will play an increasing role in Colorado’s workforce. Between 2010 and 2040, the category of Coloradan workers over the age of 54 is expected to grow from 1 in every 5 workers, to nearly 1 in every 4.
Mar 14, 2022 | 2022 Research, Featured Research, Job Reports, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research
Colorado added 6,700 jobs in January and December jobs were revised upwards by 28,100. January non-farm employment rose to 2,813,500 which is just below that of January 2020’s 2,820,300. Though employment has nearly returned to the pre-pandemic level of January 2020, job growth needs to accelerate for employment to keep pace with population growth.
Mar 8, 2022 | 2022 Research, Featured Research, Recent Research, Research, Taxes & Fees
Colorado economic activity as proxied by taxable sales, generated from the purchase of taxable goods and services, has more than fully recovered. Through the end of 2021, this crucial driver of both state and local sales tax revenue has grown well beyond pre-pandemic levels, even after adjusting for population growth and recent inflation.
