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Erik Gamm

Senior Research Analyst

For media inquiries, please contact cinamon@csinstituteus.org

Erik Gamm joined Common Sense Institute as an analyst in 2020 after completing an internship in 2019. 
 
He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020, with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and has experience from Washington, D.C., where he was an intern for the natural resources lobbying firm American Capitol Group. His work at CSI has addressed several major ballot initiatives and topics such as education, health care, and property taxation.
 
Erik is an avid hockey player, traveler, and skier.
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Crime & Public Safety
Colorado's Competency Crisis

Colorado could spare itself a reputational headache and hefty fines if it were to invest in criminal incompetency restoration, but it would need to cut mental health operating costs to make the effort worth

October 02, 2025 Erik GammJohn Kellner
Taxes & Fees
The Impacts of Expiring Enhanced Premium Tax Credits in Colorado

During its upcoming special session, the Colorado legislature is expected to debate two proposals for recouping the lost credits: one funded through new fees on insurers and another that would tap into the

August 21, 2025 Erik GammDJ Summers
Jobs & Our Economy
Economic Implications of Limiting New Load Capacity in Colorado

Capping new capacity at 200 megawatts would cost Colorado 17,800 jobs and reduce the state’s population growth by 20,400 through 2031.

August 21, 2025 Erik Gamm
Employment Numbers Bring Good News for Colorado
The Villager

Overall, CSI tells us, our state’s, “Total employment level is up 2.41% (78,600 jobs) above the pre-pandemic level.”

June 22, 2023 Cole AndersonErik Gamm