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Wisconsin’s Economy: A Comparative Study

Free-Market Reforms Will Make Wisconsin Thrive

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Metrics show free-market reforms lead to broad prosperity in Wisconsin

By Scott Niederjohn, Ph.D.December 5, 2024

Wisconsin’s economy is thriving under free market reforms, many aided by Badger Institute research and advocacy.

The dawn of viable small modular nuclear reactors — and why Wisconsin should care

October 24, 2024

“Free” Milwaukee streetcar costing over $5 million annually

October 17, 2024

Government overregulation stymies broadband buildout in rural Wisconsin

October 10, 2024

Clean energy, governor? We have some reading on that

September 26, 2024

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Viewpoints

Wisconsin needs to crank up electricity supply

Transporation

Wisconsin’s $78.65 million charging-station giveaway

Viewpoints

The cold, hard facts about the cost of eliminating fossil fuels in Wisconsin

Viewpoints

Minnesotans fleeing to western Wisconsin

Press Releases

Economy and Infastructure

Press Release: The Case for Bold Tax Reform in Wisconsin

Badger News

Badger Institute adds managing editor, three visiting fellows

Crime and Justice

Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support work requirements, police in schools

Economy and Infastructure

Badger Institute Applauds Bipartisan License Reform

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Economy and Infastructure

Badger Institute Symposium: Roundtable on Work, Poverty & Federal Safety Nets

Economy and Infastructure

The Importance of Work and Lifting People Out of Poverty

Economy and Infastructure

Occupational licensing: At what cost?

Economy and Infastructure

Transportation needs and funding

Research

Transporation

Transportation Funding Fact Sheet

Licensing and Regulation

Licensing Fact Sheet

Economic Development

Minimum Markup: The Price is Not Right

Economic Development

What's New

Metrics show free-market reforms lead to broad prosperity in Wisconsin

Act 10 becomes a front-burner issue — along with billions in savings, lower costs to local governments, and better pay for excellent teachers

Political rhetoric on trade poses risks to Wisconsin

Economy & Infrastructure

Featured Research

Wisconsin’s Economy: A Comparative Study

Free-Market Reforms Will Make Wisconsin Thrive

What's New

Metrics show free-market reforms lead to broad prosperity in Wisconsin

The dawn of viable small modular nuclear reactors — and why Wisconsin should care

“Free” Milwaukee streetcar costing over $5 million annually

Government overregulation stymies broadband buildout in rural Wisconsin

Clean energy, governor? We have some reading on that

News

Wisconsin needs to crank up electricity supply

Wisconsin’s $78.65 million charging-station giveaway

The cold, hard facts about the cost of eliminating fossil fuels in Wisconsin

Minnesotans fleeing to western Wisconsin

Press Releases

Press Release: The Case for Bold Tax Reform in Wisconsin

Badger Institute adds managing editor, three visiting fellows

Wisconsinites overwhelmingly support work requirements, police in schools

Badger Institute Applauds Bipartisan License Reform

Videos

Badger Institute Symposium: Roundtable on Work, Poverty & Federal Safety Nets

The Importance of Work and Lifting People Out of Poverty

Occupational licensing: At what cost?

Transportation needs and funding

Research

Transportation Funding Fact Sheet

Licensing Fact Sheet

Minimum Markup: The Price is Not Right

Free-Market Reforms Will Make Wisconsin Thrive

What’s New

Metrics show free-market reforms lead to broad prosperity in Wisconsin

Act 10 becomes a front-burner issue — along with billions in savings, lower costs to local governments, and better pay for excellent teachers

Political rhetoric on trade poses risks to Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s burdensome childcare rules hurt parents’ pockets

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