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Economic Freedom

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

How To Build Infrastructure in a Recession

Virginia is badly in need of new and improved infrastructure. But building it in a recession creates its own set of challenges. Here’s how to get that new infrastructure started,...

Mike Thompson
June 4, 2009

How to Build Infrastructure in a Recession

Despite the recession private money is still out there for infrastructure projects. Virginia should be sure to build on its past experiences and continue to engage in public-private partnerships....
Jefferson Forum
June 2, 2009

Comparing the Recession’s Impact Throughout Virginia

While Northern Virginia remains mostly intact during this recession, the Richmond metropolitan area is being hit hard. Unemployment claims so far in this recession are up 156.1 percent....
Jefferson Forum
June 2, 2009

Virginia Off-Shore Gas & Oil Fact Brief — May 2009

On February 19th, 2009, Governor Kaine asked the Federal government to delay oil and gas exploration off the Virginia coast. Attorney General Bob McDonnell and Lieutenant Governor Bolling, in separate...

David Schnare
May 21, 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.