Research

Common Sense Institute (CSI) strives to develop insightful and educational research on the most critical debates facing Iowa. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of issues on the Iowa economy and individual opportunity. CSI provides elected officials, policy makers and Iowan’s with facts and data-driven analysis to help make informed decisions about the biggest issues facing the state. CSI research has also sparked innovative policy solutions and bipartisan, solutions-based discussion about the future of Iowa.