An in-depth analysis of the public education funding formula in Virginia (Part 1)
One of the most important public policy issues in Virginia is public education. Public schools in the Commonwealth educate over […]
Balanced intergov partnerships
An in-depth analysis of the public education funding formula in Virginia (Part 3)
This is final part of a three-part in-depth analysis of the public education funding formula in Virginia. (Find Part 1
Lessons from analyzing local and intergovernmental finances in Fairfax and Virginia over the past six months
The State of Fairfax was set up in April 2025–six months ago–to share the lessons from rigorous, evidence-based analysis about
Loudoun County’s negative Balance of Payment with Richmond
For over a quarter of a century, the radio journalist Kojo Nnamdi has been a fixture in the DMV. While
Inflation has hit 10% per hour: the price of a burrito bowl and the unequal cost of living in Virginia
Economists spend considerable time and energy dissecting broad macroeconomic trends—tracking whether prices are rising nationally by three percent or five
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
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