Apr 2, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Featured Research, Recent Research, State Budget
Iowa’s Competitiveness Index dropped from 79 in 2011 to 74 in 2021. An index value of 74 ranks Iowa 25th relative to 49 other states and the District of Columbia.
Mar 11, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Home, Featured Research, Job Reports, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research
Over the past 12 months, private employment grew by 7,700 jobs (.8%) while government employment grew by 5,000 jobs (1.9%). Local government accounted for 3,700 of new government jobs, federal accounted for 800, and state government just 500.
Feb 22, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Research, Jobs & Our Economy, Recent Research, Research, Uncategorized
Labor force participation is a leading indicator of economic strength. Working-age Iowans participate in the labor force at one of the highest rates in the nation, putting Iowa’s workforce participation rate at 9th highest in the U.S. according to CSI’s Economic Performance Index.
Feb 15, 2024 | 2024 Research, Featured Research, Recent Research, Research, Taxes & Fees
Inflation in Iowa has significantly cooled since peaking in 2022, with essentials like gas and household energy decreasing in prices over the last year. This is good news for Iowans whose wages have not kept up with inflation since the pandemic hit in 2020.