Recent Research: Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate

Research & Commentary: Ending “Too Big to Fail”

Matthew Glans
May 15, 2013

The federal government’s “Too Big to Fail” policy remains highly unpopular with the public.

Research & Commentary: National Infrastructure Bank

Matthew Glans
May 10, 2013

The Obama administration recently made the establishment of a National Infrastructure Bank part of its proposed budget.

Research & Commentary: Early Effects of Dodd-Frank

Matthew Glans
March 31, 2013

The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, also known as the Dodd-Frank Act, created many new restrictions on financial instruments and activities.

Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Reform

Matthew Glans
March 1, 2013

Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation insurance system is currently the sixth most expensive in the nation and in dire need of reform.

Research & Commentary: Illinois Minimum Wage Reform

Matthew Glans
February 25, 2013

In his 2013 State of the State speech, Illinois Gov.

Research & Commentary: Lifting the Cap on Member Business Lending

Matthew Glans
February 25, 2013

Representatives Ed Royce (R-CA) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) have introduced the Credit Union Small Business Jobs Creation Act (HR 688), which would lift the member business lending cap on credit un

The Leaflet - States to Tackle Income Taxes

John Nothdurft
January 25, 2013

States To Tackle Income Taxes

The Leaflet - Meet Your Very Own Think Tank!

John Nothdurft
January 17, 2013

One of the great privileges I have in working for Heartland is the opportunity to help elected officials at all level

Research & Commentary: High Frequency Trading

Matthew Glans
December 17, 2012

Increasing computerization of financial trading has had a profound effect on financial markets by introducing a new element: high frequency trading (HFT).

The Leaflet - Carbon Tax Runs Into Opposition

John Nothdurft
December 14, 2012

One need not look far to see the federal government and state governments are moving further apart on their approac