Economic Analysis

Oil production has dwindled, but new “clean energy” technologies may increase Florida energy production and create jobs

Florida’s economy has been a frontrunner among states as the recovery chugs along

In 1997, Mississippi’s gross state product per non-farm employee was 30% below Florida’s, but by 2012 the two states were even at 87% of the U.S. average. Is this an ongoing trend, a new lower level that will stabilize, or an aberration?

The Florida Retirement System offers its beneficiaries either a defined benefit or a defined contribution plan, but which is better for taxpayers?

Internet sales taxes would make a difference to the state budget, because sales taxes are crucial to Florida.