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Cole Anderson

Research Analyst

For media inquiries, please contact cinamon@csinstituteus.org

Cole Anderson is a research analyst with Common Sense Institute. He joined CSI in June of 2022.
 
Before joining CSI, Cole attended the University of Denver where he double majored in Economics and Public Policy, fostering his passion for pressing policy issues. His work at CSI has covered a variety of topics including crime, healthcare, foster care, and workforce issues among other topics.
 
Cole is an avid skier and enjoys playing tennis in the warmer weather. Growing up in Minnesota, Cole is a diehard Minnesota sports fan and hopes to one day watch his favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings, win a Superbowl.
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Ballot Issues
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Ballot Guide 2024

The Common Sense Institute's 2024 Ballot Guide highlights the potential economic and fiscal impacts of key ballot measures in Colorado.

September 17, 2024 Cole AndersonChris BrownKelly CaufieldDJ Summers
Ballot Issues
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Better Choices, Better Outcomes: How Charter Schools Elevate Student Performance and Family Options

Colorado charter school students obtained a postsecondary credential at a rate of 41.8% compared to non-charter’s 32.8% for the 2016 cohort.

September 09, 2024 Rasheed Garza ArchuletaCole AndersonJason Gaulden
Ballot Issues
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Denver Ballot Measure - Prohibition of Fur Products

This November, Denver voters will decide on a ballot measure to restrict fur products in the city.

August 22, 2024 Cole Anderson
Jobs & Our Economy
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Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – July 2024 Update

Employers in Colorado added 4,800 jobs in July after adding only 1,500 in the prior month.

August 16, 2024 Cole AndersonErik Gamm
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Common Sense Institute’s Cole Anderson discusses Denver’s Inflation Numbers
KOA Colorado

Cole Anderson discusses Denver's inflation numbers.

April 11, 2024 Cole Anderson
Jobs & Our Economy
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Sandiaga Uno Targets Taylor Swift Concert in Indonesia for 'Swiftnomics' Boost
Jakarta Globe

Taylor Swift's two Denver Eras shows contributed an estimated $140 million (Rp 2.18 trillion) to Colorado's GDP.

February 22, 2024 Andy ArchuletaCole Anderson
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Inflation in metro Denver took a big drop at end of 2023
The Denver Post

Index has been deflating since December, but rents remain stubbornly high.

February 15, 2024 Cole Anderson
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Inflation update: Denver prices up but rising slower
The Colorado Sun

"That inflation is outpacing wage growth means that the difference between the two is shrinking, which is eating people’s savings” Anderson said.

December 16, 2023 Cole Anderson
Housing & Our Community
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Mile High Report Card: Denver's State of the City

What is the state of our city? How is Mayor Mike Johnston addressing homelessness? Will housing prices continue to soar unaddressed? Are migrants top of mind for the administration?

July 29, 2024 Cole AndersonDJ Summers
Housing & Our Community
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Denver's Multifront Battle: War on Fentanyl, Migrant Influx, and Property Tax Hikes

Welcome to the pilot episode of Colorado Clarity! Join hosts DJ Summers and Cole Anderson from the Common Sense Institute as they dive into the most pressing policy issues impacting Colorado today.

July 17, 2024 Cole AndersonDJ Summers

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