Thomas brings a wealth of experience at the touch points of economics including economic forecasting, public policy and public finance, econometrics, investing, 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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Ballot Issues
13 Outcomes: How Amendment 87 Would Affect Colorado’s Economy & Residents
13 Outcomes: How Amendment 87 Would Affect Colorado’s Economy & Residents Introduction Colorado has had a flat tax for both…

October 5, 2026


Thomas Young, Ph.D.
Energy & Our Environment
The Economic Impact of Hunting and Fishing and Its Connection to Amendment 83 – The First in a Two Part Series
The Economic Impact of Hunting and Fishing and Its Connection to Amendment 83 – The First in a Two Part…
Crime & Public Safety
High Theft, Higher Costs: Motor Vehicle Theft in Colorado
Introduction Despite recent declines in motor vehicle theft in Colorado, the state has consistently ranked among the states with the…
Jobs & Our Economy
Colorado Is Home to a Vibrant Philanthropic Sector: Driving Billions in Economic and Social Benefits
Introduction and Key Findings As Alexis de Tocqueville observed nearly two centuries ago, private giving is an essential part of…

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