economy
Per capita GDP growth is what matters, and Minnesota fares poorly
The recent film “A Precarious State” has drawn a number of responses, a recurring theme of which is that Minnesota’s problem is its slow growing economy resulting from its slow growing population. This misses the crucial point that what matters for…
Per capita GDP growth is what matters, and Minnesota…
The recent film “A Precarious State” has drawn a number of responses, a recurring theme of which is…
Detroit on the Mississippi
As the core cities continue their collapse into oblivion, surrounding suburbs step up to fill the…
Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 10/17/25
State and local taxes and spending Alpha News: Bloomington looking at property tax increase of…
Considering Coal-to-Nuclear Transitions in Missouri
Kansas’s Department of Commerce and Evergy (the state’s largest utility) are partnering with…
Jefferson City Residents Should Be Skeptical of Conference Center Project
A version of this commentary appeared in the News-Tribune. On November 4, Jefferson City voters will decide on a proposal to renew the city’s seven percent hotel tax. The proceeds from the tax will help fund a new conference center for the city.…
Springfield Voters Should Be Skeptical About Convention…
A version of this commentary appeared in the Springfield Business Journal. On November 4,…
Tariffs – why we will hear a lot more about them
Remember the tariff debates that dominated Washington just a few months ago? For a while it was the…
Minnesota’s Economic News — W/E 10/10/25
State and local taxes and spending Wadena Pioneer Journal: Wadena County trims preliminary 2026 tax…
What’s Wrong with the Housing Market?
If you’ve been in the market for a home recently, you know prices are through the roof. Prices went…
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