Mercatus Center
Louisiana’s Economic Landscape: Breaking Barriers to Growth
Louisiana’s economic performance continues to lag behind its regional peers, with recent data [...]
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Op-ed: Louisiana needs dynamism to fuel an economic comeback
This piece originally appeared on The Center Square. Last year, personal income growth was 0.0%, [...]
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TECH NEWS: Louisiana Needs Drone Delivery Now
To reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19, many Louisianans are foregoing shopping in [...]
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Local, National Experts to Speak at Solutions Summit 2.0
We’re one week away from the Pelican Institute for Public Policy’s Solutions Summit 2.0. Next [...]
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How Louisiana’s Occupational Licensing Requirements Reduce Opportunity and Prosperity
The burden of attaining an occupational license makes it harder for job seekers to enter the workplace. [...]
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Report Finds Louisiana’s Fiscal Health “Below Average”
Louisiana’s fiscal health ranks 33rd best among the states and Puerto Rico, according to a 2016 report by [...]
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Commentary: Mercatus Pension Study Demonstrates Advantages Of Defined Contribution System
'A defined contribution system is one no longer supported by taxpayers, but, rather by the responsible [...]
Read moreLouisiana the Most Over-Governed State in the South
A sophisticated analysis of freedom across state lines finds Louisiana the least free of the former [...]
Read moreJindal’s Call for Increased Pension Contributions Could Alleviate Future Budget Woes
Lawmakers in both parties have been critical of Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposal to increase state employee [...]
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