Recent Research & Commentary

Research & Commentary: Illinois’ Pension Problem and How to Fix it

John Nothdurft
September 30, 2009

The Chicago Sun-Times recently reported some very alarming facts about Illinois’ public pension system, among them:

Research & Commentary: Federal Reserve Transparency

Matthew Glans and Brian Costin
September 23, 2009

Research & Commentary: Top Ten Reasons Not to Raise Tobacco Taxes

John Nothdurft
September 11, 2009

Smokers have become a favorite target of many legislators across the country.

Research & Commentary: The Damaging Effects of Tourism Taxes

John Nothdurft
July 28, 2009

Tourism taxes have become an increasingly trendy pick for elected officials hoping to raise additional revenue to cover increases in government spending.

Climate Change Reconsidered

Zonia M. Pino
June 30, 2009