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Clarkonomics: The Impact of Caitlin Clark & Hawkeye Women’s Basketball on Iowa’s Economy

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Inflation in the Midwest March 2024

Inflation in the Midwest March 2024

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Today’s inflation print points to a resurgence in inflation. In the U.S. inflation rose by 0.4% in March, failing to hit analysts’ 0.3% expectations. For Iowans, prices rose 0.7% last month.

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May 1

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Happy #AffordableHousingMonth! Since the housing market bottomed in 2011, the cost of rent in the U.S. has far outpaced wages. In Iowa, the opposite is true: wages increased faster than rents. Read CSI’s full housing competitiveness report here: https://bit.ly/3JANy68

Happy #AffordableHousingMonth! Since the housing market bottomed in 2011, the cost of rent in the U.S. has far outpaced wages. In Iowa, the opposite is true: wages increased faster than rents.

Read CSI’s full housing competitiveness report here: https://bit.ly/3JANy68 ...

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Join the CSI Team in celebrating #NationalFosterCareMonth as we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all foster families, social workers, advocates, and caregivers who tirelessly dedicate themselves to supporting and nurturing children in need.

Join the CSI Team in celebrating #NationalFosterCareMonth as we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all foster families, social workers, advocates, and caregivers who tirelessly dedicate themselves to supporting and nurturing children in need. ...

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Apr 26

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Frustrated with the housing market in your state? Come to Iowa! Since 2011, wages have grown faster than the cost of rent. Meanwhile, Iowa remains one of the top 10 most affordable places for renters to become homeowners. Read the data: https://bit.ly/3JANy68

Frustrated with the housing market in your state? Come to Iowa! Since 2011, wages have grown faster than the cost of rent. Meanwhile, Iowa remains one of the top 10 most affordable places for renters to become homeowners.

Read the data: https://bit.ly/3JANy68 ...

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Apr 25

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DYK: Iowa ranks 17th in housing competitiveness among all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Read more at https://bit.ly/3JANy68

DYK: Iowa ranks 17th in housing competitiveness among all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Apr 19

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Iowa’s latest job report showed a decline in the unemployment rate from 3% to 2.9%. Read the latest report here: https://bit.ly/3UnqZbk

Iowa’s latest job report showed a decline in the unemployment rate from 3% to 2.9%.

Read the latest report here: https://bit.ly/3UnqZbk ...

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Apr 17

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CSI Iowa eagerly awaits the tip-off of the WNBA season, with all eyes on Clark as she gears up for her historic first season with the Indiana Fever. 🏀🔍 #FirstPickFever Catch up on "Clarkonomics" before the games begin: https://bit.ly/496Rd62

CSI Iowa eagerly awaits the tip-off of the WNBA season, with all eyes on Clark as she gears up for her historic first season with the Indiana Fever. 🏀🔍 #FirstPickFever

Catch up on "Clarkonomics" before the games begin: https://bit.ly/496Rd62 ...

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Apr 12

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Thanks to inflation, Iowans must now spend $1,000 more per month than they did in 2020 to maintain their standard of living, according to our latest inflation report. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3PYSk0V

Thanks to inflation, Iowans must now spend $1,000 more per month than they did in 2020 to maintain their standard of living, according to our latest inflation report.

Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3PYSk0V ...

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Apr 5

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DYK: Caitlin Clark induced a $82.5 increase in consumer spending? CSI presents 'Clarkonomics' featuring Ben Murrey, CSI Director of Policy and Research, delving into the economic impact of Caitlin Clark's prowess on the court. Tune in for enlightening insights where sports meets economics. It's game time – let's strategize! 🏀 https://bit.ly/3xqXDjj

DYK: Caitlin Clark induced a $82.5 increase in consumer spending?

CSI presents `Clarkonomics` featuring Ben Murrey, CSI Director of Policy and Research, delving into the economic impact of Caitlin Clark`s prowess on the court.

Tune in for enlightening insights where sports meets economics. It`s game time – let`s strategize! 🏀 https://bit.ly/3xqXDjj ...

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Apr 5

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Game on! 🏀 Today marks Caitlin Clark's return to the court, and we're diving into 'Clarkonomics' in our latest podcast episode featuring Ben Murrey, CSI Director of Policy and Research. Tune in for insights at the intersection of sports and economics. Let's break down the game plan! Link in bio.

Game on! 🏀

Today marks Caitlin Clark`s return to the court, and we`re diving into `Clarkonomics` in our latest podcast episode featuring Ben Murrey, CSI Director of Policy and Research.

Tune in for insights at the intersection of sports and economics. Let`s break down the game plan! Link in bio. ...

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Iowa’s combined state and local government spending fell from 20.4% of GDP in 2011 to 19.6% in 2021. Expect the growth in the economy to outpace government spending by even more due to the Governor's tax reforms of 2018 and 2022. Read more — link in bio.

Iowa’s combined state and local government spending fell from 20.4% of GDP in 2011 to 19.6% in 2021. Expect the growth in the economy to outpace government spending by even more due to the Governor`s tax reforms of 2018 and 2022.

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