Hope for Children Trapped in Failing Schools: The Promise of Crawford v. Davy
On October 4, 2007, a trial level court in New Jersey dismissed Crawford v. Davy, a class action lawsuit filed...
Missouri’s Changing Transportation Paradigm
Successful societies and growing economies have always depended on efficient transportation. Witness the roads of the Roman Empire, the...
Review of Kansas City Transit Plans
After rejecting rail transit proposals at the polls six different times, Kansas City voters approved a light-rail plan in November,...
The Fiscal Effects of a Tuition Tax Credit Program in Missouri
A tuition tax credit program has been proposed for Missouri to address education inequality among low-income families. The terms...
Should Missouri Eliminate the Individual Income Tax?
Missouri’s economy has stagnated for years, despite some modest successes. Policymakers often respond by instituting tax credits or other incentives...
The Specter of Condemnation: The Case Against Eminent Domain for Private Profit in Missouri
Private property rights have long been regarded as the foundation of a free society. Traditionally, the taking of private property...
Saint Louis County, Drugs, and Competitive Bidding: A Privatization Success Story
This study examines the privatization of pharmacy services in Saint Louis County. The author, Show-Me Institute policy analyst David Stokes,...
Free-Market Health Care Reform in Missouri: A Primer
The media has focused on a controversial midwife provision that was inserted into the bill at the last minute. But...
Ready for Change: What Missourians Think of Parental Choice and Public Schools
In an attempt to gauge the intensity and direction of public opinion on school choice in Missouri, the...
