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Cole Anderson

Deputy Director of Policy & Research

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Cole Anderson is the Deputy Director of Policy & Research with Common Sense Institute. He joined CSI in June of 2022.
 
Before joining CSI, Cole attended the University of Denver where he double majored in Economics and Public Policy, fostering his passion for pressing policy issues. His work at CSI has covered a variety of topics including crime, healthcare, foster care, and workforce issues among other topics.
 
Cole is an avid skier and enjoys playing tennis in the warmer weather. Growing up in Minnesota, Cole is a diehard Minnesota sports fan and hopes to one day watch his favorite team, the Minnesota Vikings, win a Superbowl.
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Inflation in Colorado – May 2025 Update

Between March and May, Denver’s price level rose by 1%, its highest recorded change in almost two years and nearly four times the bi-monthly average since August 2023.

June 11, 2025 Cole AndersonErik Gamm
Crime & Public Safety
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Traffic Enforcement Declining as Colorado Motorcycle Fatalities Reaches Peak

The tragic increase in fatalities among motorcyclists coincides with a troubling trend in Colorado's traffic enforcement, and citizens' adherence to driving regulations.

May 12, 2025 Cole AndersonDJ Summers
Infrastructure
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Economic and Social Impact of the National Western Center

Economic and Social Impact of the National Western Center

April 22, 2025 Cole AndersonVan SchoalesMatthew Weyer, PH.D.
Jobs & Our Economy
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Colorado Jobs and Labor Force Update – March 2025 Update

Colorado gained 6,800 total nonfarm jobs in the month of March. The state’s private sector grew by 5,800 jobs while government employment increased by 1,000.

April 18, 2025 Jimena SanchezCole Anderson
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Common Sense Institute’s Cole Anderson discusses Denver’s Inflation Numbers
KOA Colorado

Cole Anderson discusses Denver's inflation numbers.

April 11, 2024 Cole Anderson
Jobs & Our Economy
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Sandiaga Uno Targets Taylor Swift Concert in Indonesia for 'Swiftnomics' Boost
Jakarta Globe

Taylor Swift's two Denver Eras shows contributed an estimated $140 million (Rp 2.18 trillion) to Colorado's GDP.

February 22, 2024 Andy ArchuletaCole Anderson
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Inflation in metro Denver took a big drop at end of 2023
The Denver Post

Index has been deflating since December, but rents remain stubbornly high.

February 15, 2024 Cole Anderson
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Inflation update: Denver prices up but rising slower
The Colorado Sun

"That inflation is outpacing wage growth means that the difference between the two is shrinking, which is eating people’s savings” Anderson said.

December 16, 2023 Cole Anderson
Housing & Our Community
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Mile High Report Card: Denver's State of the City

What is the state of our city? How is Mayor Mike Johnston addressing homelessness? Will housing prices continue to soar unaddressed? Are migrants top of mind for the administration?

July 29, 2024 Cole AndersonDJ Summers
Housing & Our Community
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Denver's Multifront Battle: War on Fentanyl, Migrant Influx, and Property Tax Hikes

Welcome to the pilot episode of Colorado Clarity! Join hosts DJ Summers and Cole Anderson from the Common Sense Institute as they dive into the most pressing policy issues impacting Colorado today.

July 17, 2024 Cole AndersonDJ Summers

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