Recent Research

Is Colorado’s Budget Ready for a Recession?

Apr 15, 2020 | 2020 Research, C19 Studies, Recent Research, Research, State Budget

Colorado’s Revenue Outlook Has Rapidly Changed from Record Highs to a Potential $3 Billion Shortfall.

FULL REPORT – Observations on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado

Mar 24, 2020 | 2020 Research, C19 Studies, Recent Research

The US economic system has ground to a near halt and the potential economic and fiscal impacts are just beginning to be understood.

Colorado Prices in the 21st Century

Mar 2, 2020 | 2020 Research, Economic Development, 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.

What’s at Stake with the Colorado Public Option?

Jan 29, 2020 | 2020 Research, Health Care, Recent Research

This paper summarizes a series of outstanding questions which are critical to informing the implementation of the public option in Colorado.

Colorado Budget: Then and Now

Dec 11, 2019 | 2019 Research, Recent Research, State Budget

A Snapshot of State Spending and How it has Changed Over the Last 20 Years

The Local Revenue Impacts of Near-Term Oil and Gas Development

Nov 12, 2019 | 2019 Research, Economic Development, Energy, Recent Research

In this analysis, CSPR explores the potential property tax revenues from proposed near-term oil and natural gas development in Colorado.

PROPOSITION CC: Critical Questions Answered

Oct 11, 2019 | 2019 Research, Recent Research, State Budget

Proposition CC asks voters if they want to allow the state to retain and spend all revenue above the current TABOR spending limit.

Anticipating a State Option For Health Care: Will Businesses Face Higher Costs Or Will Quality and Access be Cut?

Sep 10, 2019 | 2019 Research, Health Care, Recent Research

Dollars and Data: A Look at K-12 Education Funding in Colorado

Aug 28, 2019 | 2019 Research, Education, Recent Research

This study provides analysis of how K-12 public education is funded in Colorado, trends in revenues and spending, and what teachers are paid.

Colorado Emissions Reduction Calculator

May 31, 2019 | 2019 Research, Energy, Recent Research

Test alternative ways to comply with Colorado’s new greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions targets.