Fairfax County’s Balance of Payments with Richmond: A Policy Perspective
Each year, Fairfax County residents contribute substantially to the Commonwealth of Virginia through state taxes. These contributions fund a wide […]
Balanced intergov partnerships
Exploring Virginia Through An Economic Lens
We are used to looking at the world through a geographic lens. For instance, we use maps to show the
Why real teacher salaries matter more than nominal ones: a closer look at teacher salaries in Virginia
When it comes to evaluating teacher compensation, numbers can be deceiving. A salary of $70,000 in one Virginia school division
Local revenue autonomy as an enabler of economic development in Virginia
Why do cities and local governments in the United States proactively promote local economic development? It is tempting to answer
Funding public roads in Virginia: how a greater local role could unlock land-value financing
“Location, location, location.” As any good real estate agent will tell you, a property’s location significantly impacts its value and
Fiscal redistribution and electoral preferences in Virginia
The aim of the State of Fairfax is to apply evidence-based analyses to explore important issues related to the governance,
How will the reduction in SNAP benefits impact Fairfax County?
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed Public Law 119-21, commonly referred to (by its supporters) as the One Big Beautiful
Fairfax Taxpayers’ Day 2025: July 10
The date July 10 holds a special place for Fairfax County taxpayers. Until this date, all the individual income taxes
Are higher education standards good for Fairfax County families?
As a Fairfax resident and taxpayer, it is alarming when elected county and public school leaders state that Virginia public