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Thomas Young

Senior Economist

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Thomas brings a wealth of experience at the touch points of economics including economic forecasting, econometrics, investing, public economics, survey research, and cost-benefit analyses to name a few. He received his Ph.D. in Business Economics, Industrial Organization, Econometrics, and Finance from the University of Utah. Thomas currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and four wonderful daughters.  
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Workforce
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What Happens When Workers’ Income Gets Cut Off? An Analysis of the Impact of HB 25-1291

The results suggest that when the estimated 34,900 workers making $745 million in net income in 2025 stop earning income in their current manner, the economy-wide impact results in 46,027 fewer workers by 2

April 25, 2025 Thomas Young
Energy & Our Environment
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Costs of Colorado’s Environmental and Emission Reduction Targets over 15 Years

The signing of HB19-1261 committed Colorado to some of the country’s most ambitious emissions goals: reducing statewide greenhouse-gas emissions by 26% in 2025, 50% in 2030, and 100% in 2050 relative to the

April 24, 2025 Erik GammThomas Young
State Budget
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The Budget Forecast - $1.2 Billion Could Very Well Be the Tip of the Iceberg

$1.2 Billion Could Very Well Be the Tip of the Iceberg

April 08, 2025 Thomas Young
Crime & Public Safety
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Colorado Crime and Aurora’s Experience with Auto Theft

Colorado’s crime rate is not back to its pre-pandemic level. State lawmakers tried to address auto theft with passage of SB23-097.

March 13, 2025 Chief Paul PazenThomas Young

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