Tag: Economic development
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In Kansas, everything is okay — not
A few weeks ago, noted KU political science professor and nice guy, Burdett Loomis, commented that everything is fine here in Kansas, so why would anyone want to lower taxes or change anything?
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Friday December 31, 2010
Today: “This Week in Kansas;” tax increment financing; “Lessons for the Young Economist;” the worst Congress; China has seen the future, and it is coal.
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Government is not business, and can’t be
As Wichita begins its implementation of the plan for the revitalization of downtown Wichita, stakeholders like to delude themselves that the plan is “market-driven,” that the city will make prudent use of public “investment,” and that the plan’s supporters really do believe in free markets after all.
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Kansas Governor Parkinson says “thank you”
Outgoing Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson has released a list of his favorite achievements, almost all of which decreased economic freedom and business vitality in Kansas.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Tuesday December 28, 2010
Today: Hawker Beechcraft deal breaks new ground, TSA as fine literature; Love, not yet seated in House, moves to Senate; Wichita historic preservation board; Bureaucrats will do what Congress doesn’t; Brownback to focus on core; Schools sue again, and again.
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Wind power: a wise investment for Wichita and Kansas?
The economics of wind power should cause us to question the wisdom of Kansas and Wichita pursuing it as an economic development strategy.
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Hawker Beechcraft deal not proud moment for Kansas
The deal to retain Hawker Beechcraft in Kansas means that reform in that state’s economic development policies is not likely.
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Growth of Wichita’s Koch Industries profiled
Wichita-based Koch Industries has grown during the recent recession by looking for companies with long-term value that will fit in with Koch’s company culture.
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Kansas economic growth policy should embrace dynamism
A dynamic market where many new business startups attempt to succeed and thrive while letting old, unproductive firms die is what contributes to productivity and economic growth. But most economic development policies, including those of Kansas and Wichita, do not encourage this dynamism, and in fact, work against it.
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Eminent domain reserved for use in Wichita
As part of the plan for the future of downtown Wichita, the city council was asked to formally disavow the use of eminent domain to take private property for the purpose of economic development. The council would not agree to this restriction.
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Kansas economic expert to speak in Wichita
This week Dr. Art Hall will appear twice in Wichita. Hall is the Director of the Center for Applied Economics at the Kansas University School of Business. Hall has performed extensive research on the Kansas economy, and has produced a number of reports that have generated controversy, largely for their blunt assessment of the situation…
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Wichita should reject Goody Clancy plan for downtown
Wichita should reject the plan for the redevelopment or revitalization of its downtown.