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Spend Now, Save Later

May 6, 2021

Common Sense Institute, REASON Foundation and Secure Futures Colorado researches the impacts of using state funds to apply a one-time supplemental payment of $500 million to PERA.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: March 2021

Apr 16, 2021

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs and labor force data shows that, while the state has made significant progress from the April 2020 low points, achieving full recovery will take significantly more time.

The State of Colorado’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

Apr 14, 2021

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.

Building Back Stronger Requires Addressing Colorado’s Looming Fiscal Challenges

Apr 8, 2021

Common Sense Institute analyzes both the federal and Colorado state governments relief bills in response to the economic impacts associated with COVID-19, and provide recommendations for ways to set up Colorado for long-term growth.

Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update: February 2021

Mar 26, 2021

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs and labor force data shows the path to recovery remains quite volatile and there is still a long way to climb to reach pre-pandemic Colorado employment levels.

January 2021 Colorado Employment Update

Mar 16, 2021

The Common Sense Institute analyzes the recently released Bureau of Labor Statistics state employment and labor force data for Colorado in January 2021.

Colorado’s Competitiveness: The Challenge of Economic Recovery Under More than $1.8 Billion in New Regulations, Taxes and Fees

Mar 8, 2021

The Common Sense Institute analyzes Colorado’s competitiveness and the challenges for Colorado’s economic recovery under more than $1.8 Billion in new regulations, taxes and fees past last several years.

The She-Cession in Colorado: The Impact of COVID-19 on Women in the Workforce in 2020

Feb 17, 2021

In partnership with Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), CSI outlines the disproportionate and negative impacts on women in the workforce due to COVID-19, or also known as the “She-Cession,” and outlines next steps in order to get women back to work.

Colorado Prices in the 21st Century

Feb 3, 2021

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

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.