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Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Oregon's economy. CSI is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise in Oregon and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most to Oregonians.
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Oregon’s Growth Gap
OREGON’S GROWTH GAP: WHAT SLOWER ECONOMIC GROWTH MEANS FOR JOBS, WAGES, AND PUBLIC REVENUE Introduction During the post WWII period,…
Migration Update – 2024
Domestic Migration Data – 2024 Population Recovers, Income Drains: Who Is Moving to and from Oregon Recent estimates from the…
Oregon Jobs and Labor Force Report – June 2026
Agriculture in Focus: Drought Pressures and Employment Resilience Oregon’s labor market showed modest softening in June 2026, with seasonally adjusted…
Oregon Jobs and Labor Force Update – May 2026
Oregon’s Labor Market Posts a Second Straight Gain, But Growth Stays Narrow Oregon’s labor market extended its tentative recovery in…
NEWSROOM
Oregon’s High, Static Estate Tax Is Chasing Away Wealthy Retirees, Common Sense Institute Says
Willamette Week
April 5, 2025
PODCASTS
The Potential Impacts of Oregon Ballot Measure 118 featuring Lynn Snodgrass
This November Oregon voters will decide on Ballot Measure 118, which would increase Oregon’s taxes on corporations six-fold, with the…
Introducing Common Sense Institute Oregon featuring Mark McMullen
In January, CSI made a bold move to kick off 2024 and launched in two new states: Iowa and Oregon. Both states are…
