Recent Research: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate

Texas’s Margins Tax: Principles for Reform

February 1, 2012

Texas’s franchise tax—better known as the “margins tax”—does not work as advertised. The tax has not achieved any of the goals its creators set out for it.

The Leaflet - The State of the States

January 26, 2012

This week was President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, and in many states the governors’ State of the S

Research & Commentary: Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund

January 25, 2012

As in all states with significant hurricane risks, windstorm coverage is expensive for people in Florida.

The Leaflet - National School Choice Week

January 19, 2012

On Saturday, January 21, National School Choice Week 2012 will kickoff in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Leaflet - Emerging Issues for 2012

January 5, 2012

Earlier this week the National Conference of State Legislatures highlighted some of the

The Leaflet - Happy Holidays

December 29, 2011

Happy holidays to everyone! As we get ready to ring in 2012 it gives us a chance to reflect upon 2011.

Research & Commentary: U.S. Postal Service Reform

December 29, 2011

The United States Postal Service is one of the best-liked agencies of the federal government, enjoying near-universal approval of the public. But it is in deep trouble.

Research & Commentary: The Future of the 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage

December 19, 2011

Legislators and regulators in Washington, DC are now considering a gradual winding down of the two giant government-supported mortgage-securitizing enterprises, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

Research & Commentary: Economic Impact of Casino Development

December 16, 2011

During its 2012 session, the Florida legislature will consider bills to allow the construction of large destination casino resorts in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

The Leaflet - The Parent Trigger Two Years Later

December 15, 2011

In August of 2010 The Heartland Institute began getting involved in a revolutionary education reform issue known as