Recent Research

Research & Commentary: Digital Goods Taxes

Matthew Glans
May 20, 2013

As technology advances, more products are becoming available online in digital formats.

Research & Commentary: North Carolina Tax Reform

Matthew Glans
May 20, 2013

This year North Carolina joined the growing number of states considering major changes to its tax system.

Research & Commentary: Privatizing the Tennessee Valley Authority

Taylor Smith, Matthew Glans
May 16, 2013

In his 2014 budget, President Barack Obama called for a strategic review of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

Research & Commentary: Nevada Renewable Portfolio Standard

Taylor Smith
May 15, 2013

Nevada legislators are considering adjusting the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS).

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: Undermining a Successful Spectrum Auction System

Matthew Glans
May 10, 2013

The increasing number of wireless devices, including cell phones, tablets, and laptops, has made wireless airspace a hot commodity. This airspace, known as spectrum, is a limited resource.