Recent Research & Commentary

Research & Commentary: What Effect Would a Tobacco Tax Hike Have on Utah?

John Nothdurft
January 5, 2010

Tobacco tax hikes like the one being discussed in Utah should be recognized for what they are: unstable and regressive tax increases targeting a minority of citizens, fueling unsustainable governme

Research & Commentary: Transaction Taxes

Eli Lehrer
December 14, 2009

Research & Commentary: SunRail Will Produce Few Benefits and Cost Millions

John Nothdurft
December 8, 2009

As Florida policymakers take up the SunRail passenger rail proposal, the performance of existing passenger rail systems across the country should be part of their deliberations.

Research & Commentary: Property Mitigation

Eli Lehrer
December 1, 2009

Research & Commentary: Internet Sales Taxes

Jim Lakely
James G. Lakely
November 10, 2009