Economy

State and Local Government

2021 Show-Me Institute State of the State

Few would have guessed what 2020 had in store for us, and fewer still need the challenges of last year recounted in detail. Missourians have faced threats to our health […]

New Summary of Minimum Wage Research Shows Negative Effects

A nationwide $15 minimum wage appears to be under discussion in Washington. While they are mulling it over, policymakers might want to check out a new paper published by the […]

2020 Missouri Tax Landscape

Ever wonder how many different taxes you pay in Missouri? Or how much tax revenue your city collects? Check out the Show-Me Institute’s new booklet—The 2020 Missouri Tax Landscape:

Taxable Sales Down in Many St. Louis Areas

Most of us know that when you shop, the price on the tag is not the price you pay at the register. Sometimes these prices aren’t even close (especially in […]

SMI Podcast: Trust and the American Economy – Dr. David Rose

In this episode, Susan Pendegrass is joined by Michael Podgursky and David Rose. Michael Podgursky is a professor of economics at the University of Missouri Columbia, a senior advisor on […]

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