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Common Sense Institute (CSI) strives to develop insightful and educational research on the most critical debates facing Colorado. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of issues on the Colorado economy and individual opportunity. CSI provides elected officials, policy makers and Coloradans with facts and data-driven analysis to help make informed decisions about the biggest issues facing the state. CSI research has also sparked innovative policy solutions and bipartisan, solutions-based discussion about the future of Colorado.
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The Decline of Condominium Construction in Colorado: Addressing Litigation Reform to Alleviate the Housing Affordability Crisis
Inflation in Colorado – November 2023
Colorado’s Free Enterprise Report – 2024 Edition
Colorado Budget: Then and Now
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3.29 COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program
March 29, 2020 • < 1 min read
Small businesses will likely be hit the hardest as a result of social distancing and public health guidelines.
3.27 EPI Job Estimates
March 27, 2020 • < 1 min read
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimated that the US economy could lose roughly 14 million jobs by Summer of 2020.
3.25.20
March 25, 2020 • < 1 min read
Following a similar policy imposed on the City of Denver, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state of Colorado.
Tags: coronavirus, polis, stay-at-home
FULL REPORT – Observations on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado
March 24, 2020 • 12 min read
Tags: covid-19, economic impact
SYNOPSIS – Observations on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado
• < 1 min read
Despite recent estimates forecasting the state will face a $1 Billion reduction in revenue from previous projections for the next budget cycle, it appears that those estimates will only be revised downward.
Tags: budget estimates, covid-19, economic impact, economy
What’s at Stake with the Colorado Public Option?
January 29, 2020 • 18 min read
Tags: co public option, health care
The Local Revenue Impacts of Near-Term Oil and Gas Development
November 12, 2019 • 15 min read
Tags: economic impact, energy, oil and gas
PROPOSITION CC: Critical Questions Answered
October 11, 2019 • 16 min read
Tags: proposition cc, state budget, tabor
Anticipating a State Option For Health Care: Will Businesses Face Higher Costs Or Will Quality and Access be Cut?
September 10, 2019 • 44 min read
Tags: health care, health insurance, insurance, state health care
Dollars and Data: A Look at K-12 Education Funding in Colorado
August 28, 2019 • 31 min read
Tags: education, revenues, spending, teacher pay, teachers
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