Elias Tsapelas, Author at Show-Me Institute

Elias Tsapelas earned his Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Missouri in 2016. Before joining the Show-Me Institute, he worked for the State of Missouri's Department of Economic Development and Office of Administration, Division of Budget & Planning. His research interests include economic development, health policy, and budget-related issues.

Elias Tsapelas

Missouri’s Ongoing Budget Problem

Amendment 5 Protects Taxpayers

A Curious Hospital Argument

New Budget, New Problems

Frequently Asked Questions About Amendment 5

Police Budget for the City of St. Louis

Missouri’s Path to Eliminating the Income Tax with Elias Tsapelas

Missouri Continues Telemedicine Momentum

Missouri’s 2026 Legislative Session Final Week

A Big Step toward Ending the Income Tax

Missouri’s Film Tax Credits Still Don’t Add Up

Income Tax Elimination and Sales Tax Modernization

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