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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.

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Inflation in Arizona: May 2024 Update

Inflation in Arizona: May 2024 Update

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Since the end of 2020, the typical Arizona household has had to spend a combined $34,078 more on food, housing, transportation, medical care, and other goods and services to buy the same stuff as they were buying three years ago.

Arizona Housing Competitiveness Index

Arizona Housing Competitiveness Index

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Historically, Arizona – and its greater Phoenix metro area – has had a relatively affordable housing market. Recently, though, housing costs in the Phoenix area rose faster than any other major metro area in the country during the pandemic.

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Arizona’s Energy Competitiveness Index

July 25, 2024 • 11 min read


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Historically, electricity in Arizona has come at an affordable price which has added to the state’s attractiveness for both businesses and households alike.

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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update: July 2024

July 19, 2024 • 3 min read


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Arizona shed 1,900 nonfarm jobs in June (-0.06%) – putting Arizona near the bottom (41st) among all states in monthly job growth.

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Inflation in Arizona: July 2024 Update

July 12, 2024 • 3 min read


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Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Phoenix metro area rose 2.7% year-over-year in June, an increase from 2.6% in April.

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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force Update June 2024

June 25, 2024 • 2 min read


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Arizona gained 4,400 nonfarm jobs in May (+0.13%) – putting Arizona in the middle third of all states with the 36th fastest month-over-month gain.

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Arizona’s Ongoing Fentanyl Crisis: Enough Fentanyl Was Seized Here Last Year to Kill Every Arizonan 14 Times Over

June 24, 2024 • 13 min read


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CSI estimates that the cost of the fentanyl crisis to Arizona’s economy today is $58 billion

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Arizona Public Safety Competitiveness Index

May 23, 2024 • 10 min read


FULL REPORT Authors: Steven L. Byers Ph.D. and Zachary Milne Introduction Crime directly affects the lives of all Arizonans and, if left unchecked, can significantly hamper the growth of the local economy. For the free enterprise system to prosper and attract both productive individuals and businesses alike, property rights and individual safety must be protected. […]

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Arizona Jobs and Labor Force May 2024 Update

May 17, 2024 • 3 min read


FULL REPORT Author: Zachary Milne Introduction Arizona gained 9,800 nonfarm jobs in April (+0.30%) – putting Arizona in the top third of all states with the 16th fastest month-over-month gain. In addition, the March job growth numbers were revised upward from 8,700 nonfarm jobs to 9,400. For perspective, the total U.S. job growth rate in […]

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Does Your Community Have Enough Homes? The Housing Crisis and How It Impacts Your Backyard

May 16, 2024 • 13 min read


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In numerous recurring reports, CSI Arizona has highlighted the state’s ongoing struggle with the rapid increase in housing costs since the pandemic. One of our central tools for monitoring the issue has been the housing surplus/shortfall measure.

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Inflation in Arizona: May 2024 Update

May 15, 2024 • 3 min read


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Since the end of 2020, the typical Arizona household has had to spend a combined $34,078 more on food, housing, transportation, medical care, and other goods and services to buy the same stuff as they were buying three years ago.

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A Breakdown of the 2024 Arizona Legislative Session featuring Katie Ratlief and Wayne Schutsky

May 14, 2024 • 2 min read


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Joining Chairman and Host Earl Wright to unpack these issues are Katie Ratlief, Executive Director of Common Sense Institute, and Wayne Schutsky, a field correspondent with KJZZ. The three unpack the details of the legislative session, explore the legislative response to housing challenges, and discuss strategies to address homelessness in Arizona, among other issues.

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