Tag: Economic development
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Despite subsidy program, Wichita flights are declining
Supporters of the Kansas Affordable Airfares Program are proud of the program’s success. But looking at the statistics uncovers a troubling trend that is obscured by the facts used to promote the program.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Sunday July 10, 2011
Today: Wichita city council; Free the world seminar; Kansas news media criticized; The revolving door.
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Kansas jobs creation numbers in perspective
The administration of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced job creation figures that, on the surface, sound like good news. But before we celebrate too much, we need to place the job numbers in context and look at the larger picture, specifically whether these economic development wins are good for the Kansas economy.
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Economist: Kansas must improve its competitive position
Kansas needs to implement pro-growth economic policies or face mediocrity and stagnation, says economist Jonathan Williams of the Rich States, Poor States report.
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Wichita and its political class
Discussion at a Wichita City Council meeting provided an opportunity for citizens to discover the difference in the thinking of the political class and those who value limited government and capitalism.
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For Wichita, Save-A-Lot teaches a lesson
The announcement that a Save-A-Lot grocery store will proceed — contrary to the claims of developers and city staff who rely on their information — should provide a lesson that economic development in Wichita can and will happen without public assistance.
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Kansas and Wichita quick takes: Sunday June 5, 2011
Today: Wichita City Council this week; Resources on Austrian economics; Wichita Save-A-Lot owner commended; Pompeo forum.