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.
Research
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As Agriculture Goes, So Goes Iowa: The Full Footprint of the State’s Farm Economy
Introduction Both sides of the political aisle call agriculture the backbone of Iowa’s economy, and the label is easy to…
Counties, Cities, and the Cap—Iowa’s Local Payroll Growth Meets SF 2472
Introduction State and local government has become a driver of employment growth throughout the United States. According to an analysis…
Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update – August 2026
Summary Iowa added 2,400 nonfarm jobs in August, with private-sector employment rising by 1,900 and government employment rising by 500.…
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.…