Türkiye-Syria Earthquakes Assessment

Reconstruction Needs This 27-page report outlines methodically the lost housing, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, roads, and local utilities caused by the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes that began on February 6, 2023. The document is the result of over 3 weeks of work by a team of economists and involves hundreds of sources. The analysis, while drawing on […]

Analysis of Housing Availability and Affordability in Arizona

Arizona’s booming population growth has made the state one of the fastest growing in the U.S. As is the case in other states experiencing an increase in population, Arizona now faces a severe housing shortage. In response, HB 2674 resulted in the creation of a legislative committee dedicated to finding solutions for this issue. The […]

Infrastructure Funding: The Impact of EVs on Michigan Roads

The County Road Association of Michigan retained Anderson Economic Group to study the road funding ramifications posed by the increasing adoption of electric vehicles in the state. The work took place over a period of nearly one full year and was directed by AEG’s Tyler Theile and Cristina Benton. They conducted a careful analysis of […]

Economic Impact of Michigan’s University Research Council: 13th Edition, 2022

We are pleased to present the results of Anderson Economic Group’s 13th economic impact report for Michigan’s University Research Corridor. This report comes at a critical juncture for the State of Michigan; one that puts into perspective the role that URC institutions play in sustaining our economy through difficult times. As we prepare this report […]

How much do rideshare drivers earn? More than you might think.

According to our analysis, drivers between May and August 2021 took home nearly $35 per hour after expenses. Thrust into the spotlight during the pandemic, rideshare companies have become important sources of supplemental income for thousands, even as important questions persist about this new, flexible economy. At the core of these conversations is a simple […]

Housing Affordability in the Charleston Metro Area

The Charleston Trident Association of  REALTORS® (CTAR) retained Anderson Economic Group to conduct a study of housing affordability policy in the Charleston metropolitan area, including an analysis of affordability in the existing housing market and an evaluation of policy proposals to improve housing affordability in the region. To characterize the existing housing affordability landscape, we […]

Michigan Cannabis Market Growth, Size

The Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association (MCMA) retained Anderson Economic Group to review the structure of Michigan’s cannabis market and determine the size of the cannabis market by segment, including licit and illicit. Cannabis is one of the nation’s fastest growing cash crops. In Michigan, medical cannabis has been legal for over a dozen years, and [...]

State Economic Competitiveness Benchmarking Report 2020

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. […]

Empowering Michigan: 12th Edition of the Economic Impact Report of Michigan’s University Research Corridor

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 […]

Empowering Michigan: The Economic Impact of Michigan’s University Research Corridor