Rounds Consulting Group, Inc. (RCG) has been following this economic issue closely and decided to comment on the validity of the NRDC report dated September 24, 2018.
RCG Blog Archive
Additional Discussion of K12 Costs – Bilingual Education Proposals
Our firm has been conducting a number of policy analyses related to taxation and K12 education funding. We have also begun examining how to best secure new tax revenue and deploy the funding to achieve the highest return on investment (ROI) possible. The efforts also include various components of higher education.
As a result, we explored the funding of a broad-based bilingual program in the state. This is a topic we had not researched but were interested in examining.
Economic Development and Maximizing Profit
One of the better economic development professionals in the Greater Phoenix area made a good point a couple of weeks back. After I was complaining about Amazon’s tactics of aggressively soliciting incentives, he noted it was their job to look out for investors and maximize profit. This was a very good point.
A Personal View of DACA:
Despite my tight connections with our neighbors to the south, I am conflicted on certain points of the immigration issue because it’s not a simple topic. The DACA debate and the impact on Dreamers is where I have no such conflict.
Tax Reform Sounds Good, but Economic Reform Sounds Better
The discussion has shifted from healthcare to tax reform.
Good Luck with Stock Market Timing…
I have been asked almost daily for an economist’s perspective on the stock market. Here are my general thoughts.
How to Identify the First Signs of Economic Trouble
Analyzing the U.S. economy gets messy. But, I find it helpful to focus on some very basic things. Catching the turning points can make or break a business or government budget. While I indeed look at scores of tables and charts, the following handful of items are what I am paying attention to now and so sho
Part 1: How Can Cities Avoid Getting Sued for Incentive Use?
I’m asked this question at least a couple of times every month. My initial answer is usually: don’t do illegal stuff. Then, I elaborate. Each economic development project is different.
More Fine-Tuning Needed in the Local Economy
The “story” related to economic growth is better understood now than at any time I can remember. People know that many things impact an area’s ability to not just grow, but to grow well.
Properly Analyzing Tax Policy – Where to Start the Debate
The following is an opinion piece that appeared in the Arizona Capitol Times. The next few weeks will include much debate about President Trump’s economic plans with a primary focus on tax cuts. The typical question will be: “So, is this good?” The typical answer by policymakers and economists will be either “yes” or “no.” That’s it. Interview over. This doesn’t come close to the bare minimum discussion that is required. Here is my offering of where to start the debate.