New geographic analysis by experts at Anderson Economic Group (AEG) shows that, after little more than eighteen months, the retail cannabis industry has spread quickly across Michigan. “Over 80% of Michiganders now live within a 20-minute drive of an adult-use retail store,” said Brian Peterson, AEG director of public policy and economic analysis. “Our analysis […]
Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) is a nonprofit organization composed of the chairpersons and senior executives of some of Michigan’s largest job providers and universities. BLM is dedicated to making Michigan a “Top Ten” state for jobs and economic growth. BLM retained Anderson Economic Group to provide data and analysis for its annual Benchmarking report. […]
The University Research Corridor (URC) is an alliance of Michigan’s research universities, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University. URC retained Anderson Economic Group to estimate the economic impact that URC universities have on Michigan’s economy. AEG has been conducting this economic benefit analysis for the URC since 2007. Anderson […]
The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) is a multidisciplinary underground science research laboratory located in Lead, South Dakota. SURF is managed by the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA). SDSTA retained Anderson Economic Group to estimate the economic and fiscal impact of SURF on South Dakota and the Western South Dakota region. To determine […]
The McKnight Foundation (an environmental advocacy foundation based in Minnesota) retained Anderson Economic Group to conduct an economic and fiscal footprint analysis of Xcel Energy’s draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), as well as an alternative energy development plan proposed by a coalition of clean energy organizations (CEOs). Xcel Energy is the largest electric utility provider […]
The Longmont Association of REALTORS® retained Anderson Economic Group to conduct a study on the impact of metropolitan districts on housing costs in Colorado. Metropolitan districts are units of local government that have the authority to issue municipal bonds and provide government services. In Colorado, housing developers often establish metropolitan districts to finance public infrastructure […]
Two recent AEG presentations at national economics conferences highlight the challenges and stakes involved in addressing novel public health issues through public policy. The Social-Economic-Epidemiological Choice: Incorporating Human Response and Avoiding Policy Mistakes was presented at the ASSA Conference, NAFE virtual sessions in January 2021. The paper provides “evidence that decisions made using a sequential […]