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Common Sense Institute (CSI) strives to develop insightful and educational research on the most critical debates facing Arizona. CSI was founded in 2022 and employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of issues on the Arizona economy and individual opportunity. CSI provides elected officials, policymakers, and Arizonans with facts and data-driven analysis to help make informed decisions about the biggest issues facing the state. CSI’s research will spark innovative policy solutions and bipartisan, solutions-based discussion about the future of Arizona.

Inflation in Arizona November 2023 Update

Inflation in Arizona November 2023 Update

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On a year-over-year basis, the rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in the Phoenix metropolitan area decreased in October, matching the lowest rate of inflation since March 2021.

Arizona’s World Series

Arizona’s World Series

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The state’s impending successful hosting of a World Series, following a Super Bowl and during an ongoing recovery for the state’s conventions and tourism industries, is another opportunity to celebrate its success in cultivating a robust and diverse local economy.

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November Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update

November 17, 2023 • 3 min read


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Arizona lost 1,200 nonfarm jobs in October (-0.04%) – the 15th-slowest month-over-month employment growth rate among all states.

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Inflation in Arizona November 2023 Update

November 15, 2023 • 2 min read


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On a year-over-year basis, the rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in the Phoenix metropolitan area decreased in October, matching the lowest rate of inflation since March 2021.

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Give and Your Economy Shall Receive: Economic Growth From Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit

November 2, 2023 • 21 min read


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Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit has provided tangible benefits to both the charities and the state’s economy.

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Arizona’s World Series

October 30, 2023 • 2 min read


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The state’s impending successful hosting of a World Series, following a Super Bowl and during an ongoing recovery for the state’s conventions and tourism industries, is another opportunity to celebrate its success in cultivating a robust and diverse local economy.

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October Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update

October 20, 2023 • 3 min read


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Arizona added 8,200 nonfarm jobs in September (+0.26%) – the 21st-highest month-over-month employment growth rate among all states.

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Housing Affordability in Arizona: September 2023 Update

October 10, 2023 • 11 min read


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Conditions for Arizona’s home buyers are – arguably – more difficult today than they’ve ever been. Interest rates on a new 30-year mortgage loan are over 7%, which is higher than they’ve been since 2001.

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Economic Implications of 2019’s HB 2569: A 2023 Update on Arizona’s Landmark License Recognition Law

September 20, 2023 • 8 min read


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Arizona’s now-3.5 year old Universal License recognition law has resulted in more than 8,000 occupational licenses being issued.

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September Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update

September Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update

September 19, 2023 • 4 min read


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Arizona gained just 6,400 nonfarm jobs in August (+0.2%)—the 18th-highest relative month-over-month employment growth among all states.

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Failure to Launch: The Social and Economic Impacts of K-12 Learning Loss Since 2020

September 12, 2023 • 25 min read


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Reduced academic- and career-readiness among the cohort means fewer of students who do graduate will enroll in and ultimately graduate from college.

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August Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update

August 18, 2023 • 4 min read


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Arizona gained just 1,400 nonfarm jobs in July (+0.04%) – 30th in month-over-month employment growth among all states.

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