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$1.3 Billion Gone: How Retail Theft is Draining Colorado’s Economy
Introduction Shoplifting and retail theft have become increasingly significant challenges for Colorado’s retail economy. Retail theft happens in two contexts:…
Colorado’s Revenue Picture Suggests a Need for at Least $800 Million in Smart Budget Reductions
Introduction Economic headwinds may not blow in the direction of a growing Colorado budget. On paper, Colorado’s budget looks reasonably…
Harvesting the Future: Economic Prospects of USDA’s Fort Collins Move
Introduction Colorado’s agriculture stands as a vital pillar of the state’s successes and way of life. Spanning nearly half of…
From Foundations to Futures: The Economic Ripple of Three Communities in Colorado
Introduction Dense, walkable, mixed-use communities, often within affluent Coloradan enclaves, are celebrated once constructed, yet fiercely resisted beforehand by surrounding…