DeVoe Moore Center Economics, Education Reform, Fiscal Policy, Florida, Government Spending, Higher Education, Politics, Subsidies, Tax Policy, Taxes, Uncategorized

Financing America’s Colleges: The Reality of Pell Grants

By: Shayna Cohen With approximately two out of every three high school graduates enrolled in university or college, higher education is an expectation for adults in the United States. By working hard in college, people hope to increase their social standing, job prospects, and earning potential.  However, affording the high price tag of these aspirations … Continue reading Financing America’s Colleges: The Reality of Pell Grants

DeVoe Moore Center Economics, Florida, Government oversight, Government Performance, Jobs, Labor Economics, Politics

Raising Minimum Wage Would Hurt Marginalized Workers

By: Jordan Wilson On November 8, Raising Florida’s Minimum Wage Amendment received approval to appear on the 2020 ballot. The amendment, if passed, will raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in Florida by 2026.  With public opinion favoring the passage of the amendment, it is time to examine the impact of the proposed … Continue reading Raising Minimum Wage Would Hurt Marginalized Workers

DeVoe Moore Center Economics, Energy, Environment, Regulation, Tallahassee, Tax Policy, Taxes

Regulations Hinder Growth of Florida’s Solar Energy Sector

By Sam Stadtlander and Gina Reyes In 1883, Charles Fritts created the first solar cell and established the path towards developing renewable solar energy.  Since then, the 20th and 21st centuries have seen increased demand for technological innovation in the solar sector as an alternative to natural gas and other conventional energy sources. Due to … Continue reading Regulations Hinder Growth of Florida’s Solar Energy Sector

DeVoe Moore Center Economics, Fiscal Policy, Florida, Government oversight, Housing, Land Use, Politics, Special Districts, Tallahassee, Tax Policy, Taxes, Urban Development

Community Redevelopment Agencies

By Casey Barr Local governments face the perennial dilemma of obtaining money to fund community redevelopment projects. Requesting state or federal funds can be an arduous bureaucratic process, and these funds are often awarded to larger, more prominent cities, ignoring smaller towns where need is arguably greater. Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) allow local governments to … Continue reading Community Redevelopment Agencies

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Microfinancing: Good for the Poor?

By Logan Shewmaker Many businesses start on loans. Traditionally, the loan process works by allowing a business owner or individual to approach a bank, receive the money upfront, and then pay back the amount loaned out over a period of time. Bank loans range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to millions. Eligibility criteria usually … Continue reading Microfinancing: Good for the Poor?