Andrzej Wieciorkowski is a Senior Research Analyst with Common Sense Institute Iowa.
Before joining CSI, Andrzej attended the College of the Holy Cross where he majored in Political Science and Economics. Andrzej also worked as an intern for the Heritage Foundation’s Center for Education Policy, where he developed policy experience in education, economics, law, immigration, and international affairs.
Andrzej loves to travel, hike, play chess, and watch basketball.
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Inflation in the Midwest – August 2026
All the data referenced in this report come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) database.…
Outside the Classroom Door: Where Iowa’s Education Dollars Go
Introduction Public education is the largest single line in Iowa’s state budget. Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) spending alone accounts…
Economic Impact of the Iowa State Fair 2026
Introduction Held from August 13-23, 2026, the Iowa State Fair welcomed 1,218,834 attendees this year, the most in its 172-year…
Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update – July 2026
Summary Iowa shed 3,100 nonfarm jobs in July, with government employment falling by 2,100 and private-sector employment falling by 1,000.…