Warning! Your browser is extremely outdated and not web standards compliant.
Your browsing experience would greatly improve by upgrading to a modern browser.

OUR FOCUS IS ON THE FACTS.

Our Mission

It's Just Common Sense.

CSI’s mission is to examine the fiscal impacts of policies, initiatives, and proposed laws so that citizens are educated and informed on issues impacting their lives. CSI employs rigorous research techniques and dynamic modeling to evaluate the potential impact of these measures on the economy and individual opportunity.

 

 

All Research
View All
Ballot Issues
Crime & Public Safety
Education
Energy & Our Environment
Free Enterprise Report
Healthcare
Housing & Our Community
Infrastructure
Jobs & Our Economy
State Budget
Taxes & Fees
Workforce

Our Impact

Common Sense Institute is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the economy. CSI is at the forefront of important discussions concerning the future of free enterprise and aims to have an impact on the issues that matter most.

Donate

Support CSI's Mission

At Common Sense Institute, we strive to provide research and insights that drive effective policy solutions for the most pressing issues. Your generous donation helps us continue our work in fostering informed dialogue and crafting innovative approaches to enhance our community’s economic vitality and public safety. Join us in making a difference—donate today to support a brighter future.

 

Research
View All
Education
Learn More
Choosing Choice: Protecting Arizona’s School Choice Landscape - from Open Enrollment to ESAs

About half of all Arizona K-12 students are today enrolled in choice schools – Charters, private- and home-schools, or open-enrolled District students. The loss of school choice in Arizona, or students hav

March 13, 2025 Kamryn BrunnerAvery MartinezJanelle Wood
Crime & Public Safety
Learn More
Colorado Crime and Aurora’s Experience with Auto Theft

Colorado’s crime rate is not back to its pre-pandemic level. State lawmakers tried to address auto theft with passage of SB23-097.

March 13, 2025 Chief Paul PazenThomas Young
Jobs & Our Economy
Learn More
Inflation in the Midwest - February 2025

Midwest inflation remained higher than the U.S. in February despite falling to 3.1% (-0.3%) over the last year.

March 12, 2025 Andrzej Wieciorkowski
Jobs & Our Economy
Learn More
Inflation in Arizona February 2025 Update

Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Phoenix metro area rose 1.8% year-over-year in February, an increase from 1.6% in December.

March 12, 2025 Kamryn BrunnerGlenn Farley

Stay Informed

Subscribe today to receive exclusive emails from Common Sense Institute.