Jobs & Our Economy
4.1 CU Leeds School of Business Quarterly Survey
CU Leeds School of Business just released their quarterly survey of over 400 Colorado business leaders. While the confidence index dropped to the lowest level in the 17-year history of the survey, there may be indications it will rebound more quickly than in years...
3.31 AEI’s National coronavirus response: A road map to reopening
Over the weekend, AEI Resident Fellow, Scott Gottlieb, released National coronavirus response: A road map to reopening, which can be found at www.RoadMaptoReopening.com. It is a detailed and thoughtful plan for how to combat the current crisis, while protecting the...
COVID-19 in Colorado Featuring Rep. Colin Larson and Chris Brown
3.29 COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses will likely be hit the hardest as a result of social distancing and public health guidelines.
3.27 EPI Job Estimates
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimated that the US economy could lose roughly 14 million jobs by Summer of 2020.
3.25.20
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.
FULL REPORT – Observations on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado
SYNOPSIS – Observations on the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado
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.