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Colorado Prices in the 21st Century

Feb 3, 2021 | 2020 Research, 2021 Research, Economic Development, Featured, Recent Research, Research

This chart displays 16 years of changes in wages, inflation and the prices of consumer goods and services in Colorado since the beginning of the 21st century.

Spotlight on Colorado’s Recovery: The Economic Impact of Immigration

Feb 1, 2021 | 2021 Research, Economic Development, Recent Research, Research

In partnership with Colorado Business Roundtable (CORBT), CSI Mike A. Leprino Fellow, Dr. Brenda Bautsch Dickhoner outlined how immigrants strengthen the Colorado and U.S. economy.

CSI Announces Leprino Fellowship

Feb 1, 2021 | 2021 Press Releases, Recent Research

Denver, CO – “We are pleased to announce the Mike A. Leprino Free Enterprise Fellowship and name Dr. Brenda Bausch Dickhoner as the first fellow,” said Common Sense Institute (CSI) President & CEO Kristin Strohm.

2020 Annual Report

Jan 25, 2021 | 2020 Research, Annual Reports, Recent Research

In 2020, we celebrated CSI’s 10-year anniversary and many achievements but the year also marked one of the organization’s biggest challenges.

Colorado’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Status

Jan 11, 2021 | 2020 Research, 2021 Research, COVID-19, Economic Development, Recent Research

As a result of a sudden spike in unemployment insurance claims, Colorado’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund quickly depleted and fell into a debt financed by loans from the U.S. Treasury.

Colorado’s Labor Force & Jobs Report COVID-19

Jan 6, 2021 | 2020 Research, 2021 Research, COVID-19, Economic Development, Recent Research

The impacts of COVID-19 have disproportionately impacted some parts of our economy more than others.

The Road to Recovery Initiative

Dec 10, 2020 | 2020 Research, Economic Development, Recent Research

The Colorado Business Roundtable and Common Sense Institute have provided a forum to formulate and influence public policy through collaboration and research in response to the pandemic’s economic realities.

Colorado Budget: Then and Now

Dec 3, 2020 | 2019 Research, 2020 Research, Featured, Recent Research, State Budget

A Snapshot of State Spending and How it has Changed Over the Last 21 Years

Economic Impacts of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Series 1200 Proposed Oil and Gas Setbacks

Nov 13, 2020 | 2020 Research, Energy, Recent Research

Common Sense Institute examines the economic impacts of just one of the recommended new rule changes from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation: State-determined wildlife habitats.

Sales Tax Revenue In Colorado Cities Since Start Of The Pandemic

Oct 29, 2020 | 2020 Research, COVID-19, Recent Research, Taxes

Monthly revenue estimates suggest differing impacts on sales tax revenue across Colorado cities.