This month’s Economic Commentary looks at the economic impact of Florida’s orange industry. Florida produces more oranges than any other U.S. state, totaling more than […]
The September 2012 Florida TaxWatch Budget Outlook provides details on the revenue projections, how much spending is expected to increase, and a look at Critical
This month’s Economic Commentary discusses how Florida is investing in seaport and related infrastructure more than at any other time in our history, to diversify
With counties in 32 states placed on the USDA’s list of primary disaster areas because of drought conditions, this month’s Economic Commentary looks at the
This Economic Commentary is an extension of the June 2011 Economic Commentary, which discussed how Florida’s business cycle is different from other states, and the
While we typically think of Florida as a top destination for U.S. citizens looking to buy homes, Florida the top state in the U.S. for
A proposed Constitutional Amendment on the November 2012 ballot would create Florida jobs, grow Florida’s Gross Domestic Product, and increase the personal income of Floridians,
Recent financial volatility in Europe, combined with a potential European banking crisis, may cause more than one country to leave the Euro. May’s Economic Commentary
The Briefing surveys the significance of public-sector employment in Florida counties by examining the ten largest employers per county, and finds that public employers are
April’s Economic Commentary focuses on the tangible effect of the price of gasoline on the average Florida consumer, and shows an impact on disposable income,
This Economic Commentary focuses on the importance of capital investment for economic recovery, the impact of volatility on that investment, and the effect of investment
“February’s Economic Commentary focuses on unemployment in Florida as compared to the nation as a whole, and within specific demographic groups and their educational levels
"Continuing ten years of research on this issue, this short piece was produced to call attention to the ""remote sales tax"" or ""e-fairness"" issue which
“January’s Economic Commentary focuses on job growth in Florida in the last year. Our state created the 3rd-most jobs of any state, following only California
“December’s Economic commentary compares 2011 to 2010 using data that drives the Florida economy, primarily employment and unemployment figures. The commentary also examines the health
“The funding options available for Florida’s budding entrepreneurs are analyzed in this Economic Commentary. Angel and Venture Capital is available, but takes many forms, and
“This Economic Commentary examines the state’s wide range of business incubators, which are designed to provide small companies with business support during their formative stages.
“From Gatorade to the chemotherapy drug Taxol, some of the nation’s most recognizable inventions are from Florida’s University system. This report shows how the process
“This report explores the wide-ranging ramifications of regulations: We need the protection they provide, but the costs of such regulations could restrict business development. “
This commentary shows how Florida fared relative to the rest of the nation after the Standard & Poors downgrade of the U.S credit rating.
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