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Thomas Young

Senior Economist

For media inquiries, please contact cinamon@csinstituteus.org

Thomas brings a wealth of experience at the touch points of economics including economic forecasting, econometrics, investing, public economics, survey research, and cost-benefit analyses to name a few. He received his Ph.D. in Business Economics, Industrial Organization, Econometrics, and Finance from the University of Utah. Thomas currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and four wonderful daughters.  
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State Budget
Colorado’s Revenue Picture Suggests a Need for at Least $800 Million in Smart Budget Reductions

On paper, Colorado’s budget looks reasonably strong. Policymakers already dealt with a $1.2 billion income tax shortfall in May. Then, during a special session in August, they addressed another $1.2 billion

Workforce
The Economic Impacts of Lost Child Care Assistance in Colorado

The CCCAP program is funded through a mixture of local, state, and federal dollars, although the majority comes from the federal government. A March 2024 federal rule will dramatically increase costs for th

Jobs & Our Economy
The Impact of Financial Fraud in Colorado

Financial fraud is on the rise nationally. Across all 50 states and D.C., the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime report tracked 859,532 fraud claims in 2024.

August 26, 2025 Thomas Young