Economic Development | Common Sense Institute

The Road to Recovery Initiative

Dec 10, 2020

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.

One Size Shutdown Does Not Fit All

Jun 15, 2020

Though all Coloradans faced a stay-at-home order, the latest data suggest that the rates of COVID-19 infection vary widely between counties.

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

Nov 12, 2019

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

Building Gated Cities – Policy Brief

Jun 10, 2019

Understanding the Impacts of 1% Growth in Lakewood

Denver Initiative 300: Impacts on the Homeless and Society by Granting Unimpeded Access to Public Space

Feb 19, 2019

Denver Initiative 300: Impacts on the Homeless and Society by Granting Unimpeded Access to Public Space

Investing in Colorado’s Transportation Infrastructure

Oct 15, 2018

Colorado’s Transportation Infrastructure is vital to the success of the Colorado economy. Given the current cost to the Colorado economy, of over $7.1 billion annually, urgent action is needed to improve our transportation network.

2018 Ballot Guide

Oct 15, 2018

The CSPR ballot guide provides a comprehensive fiscal analysis and discussion of the economic impacts of ballot proposals based on recent REMI studies and CSPR analysis.

Economic Impact of Restricting Housing Growth to No More Than 1% in Colorado

Jun 8, 2018

A Closer Look at the Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Initiative 66 and Why Housing Matters For the State’s Economic Future

Building Gated Cities – Overview

Oct 18, 2017

Impacts of Restricting Housing Growth in Lakewood, CO…

Building Gated Cities – Full Study

Oct 18, 2017

The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Restricting Housing…