Zachary Milne is the Senior Economist and Research Analyst for the Common Sense Institute AZ. Zachary works with the Arizona research team to craft important and thoughtful research concerning the Arizona economy.

Prior to CSI, Zachary attended Arizona State University, where he first attained a bachelor’s in economics and statistics, followed by a master’s degree in economics. Zachary has also worked in the Arizona Governor’s budget office, where he served as an economist. In this capacity he developed the state’s revenue forecasts, and advised a team of budget analysts on the creation of K-12 and Medicaid caseload figures for the State’s annual budget. He also advised the Executive policy and leadership teams on fiscal policy, and regularly presented detailed analyses on each of the dozens of tax bills introduced in the Arizona Legislature each year.

Zachary is originally from upstate New York, and is an enthusiastic NY Jets fan. He also served over eight years in the United States Air Force. He is a proud husband and father to four beautiful children.

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Jobs & Our Economy
Arizona Jobs and Labor Force May Update
Introduction Arizona added 2,000 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in May (+0.06%), ranking 30th among all states and…

June 23, 2026


Zachary Milne
Jobs & Our Economy
Inflation in Arizona April 2026 Update
Introduction The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Phoenix metro area rose 3.0% year-over-year (YOY) in April due to rapidly…

May 12, 2026


Zachary Milne
Housing & Our Community
Housing Affordability in Arizona 2026
Housing Affordability in Arizona 2026 1st Biannual Update   Introduction Arizona’s housing market continues to face a persistent imbalance between…
Jobs & Our Economy
Arizona March Jobs and Labor Force Update
Introduction Arizona lost 2,600 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in March (-0.08%), the 12th worst monthly employment performance…

May 6, 2026


Zachary Milne

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