Business and Job Creation
Want a thriving economy? The Goldwater Institute knows that best business climate is one where low taxes and minimal regulation benefit all employers – not one where subsidies and special tax breaks offer an advantage to a chosen few. When a government agency can decide which businesses to favor, it opens the door for the misguided pursuit of investment fads or, at worst, the potential for corruption and abuse. Our research offers sound policies for government, and we’re not afraid to fight when we see bad ideas that put taxpayers at risk.
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Putting unemployment insurance to work
Posted on June 30, 2011 | Type: Blog | Author: Stephen SlivinskiThe recent political squabble in Arizona over whether to extend unemployment benefits from 79 weeks to 99 weeks underscores a broader problem with the unemployment insurance (UI) system in the U.S. today.
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Economic freedom and the Spa Fish case
Posted on June 21, 2011 | Type: VideoKTVK Channel 3 profiled the Goldwater Institute's case against the Arizona Board of Cosmetology for shutting down a spa owner who used a popular foot therapy at her salon.
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Unemployment benefits extension
Posted on June 10, 2011 | Type: VideoThe Goldwater Institute's Stephen Slivinski appeared on Arizona Weekly to discuss why lawmakers should be very cautious about extending unemployment benefits.
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Policymakers should audit, not expand, the unemployment insurance program
Posted on June 07, 2011 | Type: Blog | Author: Stephen SlivinskiGovernor Jan Brewer may call a special legislative session to extend unemployment insurance (UI) payments from 79 to 99 weeks. Senate President Russell Pearce and others are concerned that extending the length of time the unemployed can receive government payments discourages their search for work. They have good reason to be concerned. A number of economic studies have estimated that the availability of extended unemployment benefits tends to postpone an active search for employment by the average worker.
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Peoria calls a bully's bluff
Posted on May 17, 2011 | Type: Blog | Author: Clint BolickWith government at all levels routinely violating its own laws, it is a joy to write about one that is doing the right thing.
