Has the United States entered an era of authoritarian federalism?
Or have we simply forgotten how federalism is supposed to work? For the past 250 years, federalism has been at […]
December 2025
Is it better to give than receive? Exploring the distributional dimension of Virginia’s budget
Who pays and who benefits? A new statewide study reveals Virginia’s intergovernmental Balance of Payments A new analysis in the
A Fairfax Economist’s Wish List for 2026
Most people’s wish lists in the run-up to the New Year include things like losing weight, better health, planning a
Do wealthy people in Virginia pay their fair share in taxes?
A recent analysis commissioned by Fairfax County revealed that taxpayers in Fairfax County on average contribute twice as much in
Is Virginia really the biggest “Taker State” in the United States?
For years, the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s annual Balance of Payments (BOP) report has shaped a powerful narrative about Virginia’s