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Economic Prosperity
Broadly shared prosperity results when we deliberately invest in the people and structures that form the foundation of a strong economy. CFI creates and promotes better tools to measure real economic growth and advances policy solutions that encourage greater opportunity, equity and prosperity for all Coloradans.
Economic Prosperity Reports
Earned Income Tax Credit: Money Back for Working Families
January 25, 2024
Friday January 26, 2024 is EITC Awareness Day. Each year, CFI collaborates with partners, legislators, and supporters in the effort to uplift the EITC, and spread awareness of its importance as a policy. EITC Awareness Day is a national effort CFI is proud to take part in.
Why Colorado Needs A Dependent Allowance
May 3, 2023
It’s time we modernize the design of our Unemployment Insurance (UI) system
Free Public Transit Promotes Health and Economic Equity in Colorado
April 19, 2023
Colorado’s over-reliance on cars has made the state’s transportation sector the largest source of carbon emissions and a public health threat.
By investing in accessible and robust public transportation systems, city and state governments can reduce air pollution and carbon… read more
Measuring Adequacy: Funding and State Services
March 13, 2023
Colorado is at an inflection point in how the state balances revenues and expenditures. Policy architects cannot responsibly make budgeting decisions about a piece of the state budget without considering the holistic impacts or accounting for the broader universe… read more
Forecast Five: December 2022 Revenue Estimates
December 21, 2022
#1 — Monetary Policy Trickles Down
via GIPHY
With inflation still well above the Federal Reserve’s goal of 2%, the US central bank has been raising interest rates in an effort to cool rising prices. Over the course of 2022… read more
