Recent Research

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.

Research & Commentary: Proposed Reforms Undermine Medicare Part D’s Success

Matthew Glans
April 30, 2013

Medicare Part D, the Medicare prescription drug benefit for low-income seniors, has been one of the few entitlement success stories since it was passed in 2003.

Research & Commentary: Michigan Common Core

Joy Pullmann
April 24, 2013

The Michigan legislature is considering in its 2014 budget a measure that would prohibit the state department of education from using public funds to implement Common Core, national education stand