Springfield Wants to Be Darn Sure Its Sales Tax Rate Doesn’t Ever Go Down
About fifteen years ago, Springfield voters approved a new sales tax to address its substantially underfunded police and fire pension...
Right to Work Commentary Misses the Point
A recent op-ed in the Columbia Missourian calls Right to Work “an attack on our entire community.” If Missouri passes...
Trump vs. Harley-and the World
In its own words, the Trump Organization is “the world’s only global luxury real estate super-brand,” with five- and six-star...
How Would Missouri Fare in a Global Trade War?
You might think that as a Midwestern state, Missouri would be less exposed than most other states to damaging repercussions...
Almost 47th
Missouri’s economy has been in the slow lane for decades. Unfortunately, unless things change, Missourians will likely be left behind...
Company Births and Deaths: “Churn” and State Economic Growth
The continual birth and death of companies is a natural byproduct of competition in the marketplace. But is the rate...
Show-Me Now! When Better Is Not Good Enough
The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released state real GDP data. Show-Me Institute Chief Economist Joseph Haslag updated his analysis...
Company Birth and Death: Why Growth Is Slow in Missouri
Show-Me Institute Chief Economist Joseph Haslag, Ph.D., reviews his research into the formation of new business establishments and the closing...
Missouri Dodges A Bullet: Bombardier Seeks Billion Dollar Rescue in Canada
Back in 2008, the Show-Me Institute was staunchly opposed to a plan that could have given aircraft manufacturer Bombardier nearly...
