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We believe sound fiscal and economic research is essential to uphold Colorado’s economic vitality, future, and individual opportunity.
Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorado’s economy. CSI is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise in Colorado and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most to Coloradans.
The Free Enterprise Report is a marquis report that provides an objective, non-partisan, fact-based analysis of the Colorado economic landscape and the state’s most pressing issues.
Licensed child care slots are lagging in Colorado. There are 2 licensed child care slots for every 3 children under 6 in a household where all parents are in the labor force, creating a deficit of 88,500 sl
Denver’s downtown foot traffic is only 67% of what it was in 2019—16th lowest among the 55 U.S. cities examined.
In Colorado, from 2007-2023, education revenue per pupil was up 70%. The average teacher salary was up 50%.
In this episode, host DJ Summers is joined by Former Chief of Police and CSI Public Safety Fellow Paul Pazen to discuss the pressing issue of rising crime rates and the upcoming November Ballot Initiative,
In this episode, DJ Summers is joined by Kelly Caufield, CSI Colorado’s Executive Director, to discuss Amendment 80.
What is the state of our city? How is Mayor Mike Johnston addressing homelessness? Will housing prices continue to soar unaddressed? Are migrants top of mind for the administration?
Welcome to the pilot episode of Colorado Clarity! Join hosts DJ Summers and Cole Anderson from the Common Sense Institute as they dive into the most pressing policy issues impacting Colorado today.