State Public Education Expenditure Report for the Vermont Business Roundtable
Analysis of public education cost issues for the Vermont Business Roundtable and the Vermont Legislature.
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Presentation to the Vermont Legislative Next Generation Commission
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Official State Economic and Revenue Forecast, July 2006 for the State of Vermont
Vermont General Fund tax revenues in FY06 ended the year with surprising strength, due to a handful of revenue sources linked to high-income taxpayers: namely, personal income, corporate and estate taxes. Despite lackluster job growth, declining real wages and stagnant real household income, these three revenue categories realized huge gains in FY06 due to record corporate profits, soaring real estate-related wealth and associated capital gains. Transportation Fund revenue sources were not so fortunate, as spiraling gasoline prices dampened demand and… Read More »Official State Economic and Revenue Forecast, July 2006 for the State of Vermont
Input-Output Model for the Kingdom of Jordan – Executive Summary, Aquaba Economic Zone Development Impacts
A slower U.S economic recovery than forecast last July will temper revenue growth over the next two fiscal years. Multiple economic headwinds that developed in 2011 have yet to fully subside, as the European debt crisis continues to fester, oil prices again top $100 per barrel, and domestic political gridlock precludes federal fiscal and other policy measures that could accelerate the recovery. Although the Vermont economy continues to outperform the U.S. as a whole, minor revenue downgrades in all three… Read More »Input-Output Model for the Kingdom of Jordan – Executive Summary, Aquaba Economic Zone Development Impacts
Hurricane Katrina Economic Impact Analysis for the Army Corps of Engineers
Performance Evaluation of the New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Hurricane Protection System Draft Final Report of the Interagency Performance Evaluation Task Force Download Back
Act 250 Analysis Associated with Proposed St. Albans Wal-Mart Development for the City of Albans
Analysis and testimony before the District 6 Environmental Board associated with the Permitting process for the proposed Wal-Mart development in St. Albans, Vermont.
Mohave Alternative Electric Energy Analysis for SoCal Edison
Analysis of regional economic impacts of large scale alternative energy development options for the Hopi and Navajo Indian Tribes, in conjunction with Synapse Energy Economics.
Economic Analysis for Public Service Department Permitting for Sheffield Wind Farm for UPC Wind
Analysis, research, testimony and Public Service Board Section 248 permitting documents associated with alternative energy wind farm development in Sheffield, Vermont.
Official State Economic and Revenue Forecast, January 2006 for the State of Vermont
A slower U.S economic recovery than forecast last July will temper revenue growth over the next two fiscal years. Multiple economic headwinds that developed in 2011 have yet to fully subside, as the European debt crisis continues to fester, oil prices again top $100 per barrel, and domestic political gridlock precludes federal fiscal and other policy measures that could accelerate the recovery. Although the Vermont economy continues to outperform the U.S. as a whole, minor revenue downgrades in all three… Read More »Official State Economic and Revenue Forecast, January 2006 for the State of Vermont