The past is indeed prologue when it comes to forecasting Florida’s economic outlook. This report shows how past recessions hint at how the recovery is […]

“Citrus and beaches define Florida’s image, but manufacturing must play a major role to ease Florida’s move into the global economy. This report examines barriers

“As this commentary shows us, reverberations from the volatile economies of the Euro Zone could have a chilling effect on some of Florida’s most precious

“For more than a decade, Florida’s economy has marched to a different tune than the U.S. economy. This commentary explains why that’s the case and

This commentary compares the value of the U.S. dollar with the currencies of our primary trading partners. Recent years have shown considerable fluctuation.

The high cost of unemployment hit the state coffers hard. This report shows what happens when the state paid out more in unemployment benefits than

“From corporate tax to personal income tax to property tax, this report shows how Florida compares to southeastern states as well as the nation. “

The timing of the oil spill could not have been worse for NW Florida retailers and this analysis shows how those retail losses cascaded through

“Due to the record level of unemployment, the state Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund has been paying out more for unemployment benefits than what it has

A rebounding housing market and renewed entrepreneurial spirit are some of the positive aspects in an otherwise bleak Florida economy.

“From higher manufacturing profits to improving business inventories, this PowerPoint presentation shows some areas doing well in an otherwise down economy. “

The recession is being felt more acutely in Florida than in the nation as a whole. This briefing traces its causes and shows how structural

New forces that are reshaping the world economy?the presumed decline of the dollar and an emerging Brazil?could have a major influence on Florida’s economic future.

This Florida TaxWatch publication, The Current Recession in Florida: Comparative Information and Data on the Worst Economic Downturn since the1930s, is available for download via

There is no shortage of rankings by which to measure Florida against other states. This economic commentary examines several of them and shows how the

This PowerPoint presentation makes the case for altering Florida’s corporate income tax as a means of promoting capital formation and enhancing employment opportunities.

“Manufacturing output in Florida has grown exponentially since 1977, while employment in the state’s manufacturing sector has grown much less. This Special Report looks at

“From transportation to education to housing, this research report examines some of the key sectors of the Florida economy that stand to benefit from federal