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Economic Freedom

Let’s Kill the Death Tax and Sell the ABC Stores!

Killing the death tax once and for all will create about 39,000 jobs here in Virginia and privatizing the ABC stores will enable us to pour money into our deteriorating...
Jefferson Forum
September 30, 2009

Forcing Union Payments on Taxpayer-Funded Projects

In an Executive Order few have heard about, President Obama is trying to eliminate union competition for federal construction projects. Here’s what it means for Virginia workers and companies.

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Mike Thompson
September 30, 2009

When Discussing Health Care Reform Don’t Forget Basic Supply and Demand

If 46 million more people are added to the demand side of the health care equation without optimistic productivity gains in the administration side, we likely will see a tradeoff...
Jefferson Forum
September 16, 2009

Forced Union Payments on Tax Paid Projects

The Union Bosses don’t feel totally confident that they can do away with the secret ballot in their effort to grow the union membership although the White House and congressional...
Jefferson Forum
September 16, 2009

Public Options Are Ill Conceived

Whether it is golf courses, miniature golf, water parks—or newspapers or health insurance—government should leave commercial activities to the private sector....
Leonard Gilroy
August 25, 2009

How Would ‘Cap and Trade’ Affect Virginia’s Economy?

How would Virginia’s economy be affected by the proposed “Cap and Trade” legislation? The Thomas Jefferson Institute has re-released into one package two new reports independently released by the Beacon...

Jefferson Forum
August 15, 2009

Unemployment Numbers Highlight Shifting Job Skill Needs

Based on the current mix of industries in Virginia, for example, about half of the jobs in Virginia require only short- or moderate-term on-the-job training that may include an additional...
Jefferson Forum
August 11, 2009

True Health Care Reform is Sitting Right in Front of Us

The U.S. needs to adopt a European style healthcare system. No, not Britain or France’s but Switzerland’s. Their market based reforms will bring down costs and increase access for Americans,...
Jefferson Forum
July 28, 2009

Climate Change — June 2009 Economic Forecast

This tenth annual economic forecast, prepared by Chmura Economics and Analytics, forecasts a 1.6 percent decline in empoloyment in Virginia for 2009 and expects employment increases to begin in the...

Christine Chmura
June 15, 2009

Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia

Economic Freedom

Lower taxes and fewer regulations

Education Freedom

More choices for Virginia families

Energy Freedom

Reliable, affordable energy

Worker Freedom

Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition

These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.