Warning! Your browser is extremely outdated and not web standards compliant.
Your browsing experience would greatly improve by upgrading to a modern browser.

OUR FOCUS IS ON THE FACTS.

Our Mission

It's Just Common Sense.

CSI’s mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, initiatives, and proposed laws so that citizens are educated and informed on issues impacting their lives. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of these measures on the economy and individual opportunity.
 

 

All Research
View All
Ballot Issues
Crime & Public Safety
Education
Energy & Our Environment
Free Enterprise Report
Healthcare
Housing & Our Community
Infrastructure
Jobs & Our Economy
State Budget
Taxes & Fees
Workforce

Our Impact

Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the economy. CSI is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most.

Donate

Support CSI's Mission

At Common Sense Institute, we strive to provide research and insights that drive effective policy solutions for the most pressing issues. Your generous donation helps us continue our work in fostering informed dialogue and crafting innovative approaches to enhance our community’s economic vitality and public safety. Join us in making a difference—donate today to support a brighter future.

 

Research
View All
Jobs & Our Economy
Learn More
Oregon Jobs and Labor Force Update - March 2026

Oregon shed 4,800 jobs in March 2026, extending a streak of labor market softening after a significant BLS benchmark revision revised the state's post-pandemic employment picture downward. While headline in

May 01, 2026 Serra KirschMark McMullen
Crime & Public Safety
Learn More
Understanding Colorado’s Crime Trends: Local Progress, National Standing

Colorado’s crime trends present a mixed picture: rates have fallen from recent peaks, but the state still ranks among the highest in the nation for both violent and property crime.

April 30, 2026 Jimena SanchezCole AndersonMitch Morrissey
Education
Learn More
Market Demand Assessment - University of Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom

This report fulfills the requirements for the legislatively mandated demand assessment for Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom.

April 29, 2026 Quentin ChediakBen MurreyHoang-An Andy Nguyen
Housing & Our Community
Learn More
A High Burden The Growing Cost of Permitting Compliance in Arizona’s Home Improvement Market

It is more difficult than ever to afford a home, and once in, it is also often more expensive than ever to maintain it.

April 23, 2026 Glenn FarleyThomas Young, Ph.D.

Stay Informed

Subscribe today to receive exclusive emails from Common Sense Institute.