The Fraser Institute has released the updated edition of Economic Freedom of North America 2020, which examines the extent to which every state and province – in Canada, Mexico, and the United StatesRead More
How Much Does $100 Buy in Alaska?
Part of the Alaska, Ranked Series It’s a commonly known and grudgingly accepted fact for most people who choose to live in Alaska: Expect to pay higher prices. The Tax Foundation recently publishedRead More
Alaska’s Prosperity, Ranked: 2019
Last year, the Legatum Institute released its first United States Prosperity Index, which reports that overall prosperity in the U.S. has improved over the past decade (2009–2019) across all regions. The bad news?Read More
Alaska’s Financial Transparency, Ranked
Each year, Truth in Accounting releases the Financial Transparency Score Report, which focuses on transparency in the budgets of state governments. The transparency score evaluates the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) of eachRead More
Alaska’s Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, Ranked
A recent report by the American Legislative Exchange Council revealed the significant financial toll of Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) Liabilities, which include health insurance, life insurance, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and more for retiredRead More
Alaska’s Tax Climate, Ranked
The Tax Foundation recently released the 2020 State Business Tax Climate Index, which ranks every state according to the burden of various taxes on their economies. Alaska’s overall score was third in theRead More