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Oregon's Free Enterprise Report: 2025 Edition

The Free Enterprise Report is a marquis report that provides an objective, non-partisan, fact-based analysis of the Oregon economic landscape and the state’s most pressing issues. The study is a year long undertaking and includes the CSI Economic Performance Index as well as a Free Enterprise Competitiveness Index across eight different policy areas.

Both indices provide an opportunity to look backwards and better understand where Oregon has been and what direction we are moving. We can better understand how we are performing relative to other states and we can equip policy makers, civic and business leaders with the best understanding of how our state is performing, where we are winning, where we are losing and how free enterprise principles can get us back on track.

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Jobs & Our Economy
Where Oregon Grows Its Christmas Cheer

Oregon’s Christmas tree industry includes 318 licensed growers across 17 counties, with nearly half concentrated in Clackamas and Marion counties. In 2023, growers harvested 3.17 million trees, generating a

December 20, 2025 Serra KirschMark McMullen
Jobs & Our Economy
Inflation in the Pacific Region November 2025

Inflation in the Pacific region remains above the national average, though recent data suggest modest cooling toward the end of 2025. Over the 12 months ending in November, prices rose 3.2 percent in the re

December 18, 2025 Serra KirschMark McMullen
Jobs & Our Economy
Oregon Jobs and Labor Force – September 2025 Update

Oregon added 3,300 jobs in September, but year-to-date growth remains weak, with only 2,200 jobs gained so far in 2025 compared to 17,000 over the same period last year. Unemployment rose to 5.2%, and ongoi

December 11, 2025 Serra KirschMark McMullen
Jobs & Our Economy
Portland’s Thanksgiving Dinner Cost

Thanksgiving Dinner is cheaper this year, with the Farm Bureau estimating the national cost at $55.18—a 5% drop driven by lower prices for key items like turkey, stuffing, dinner rolls, and cranberries. Por

November 25, 2025 Serra KirschThomas Young