Platte Institute for Economic Research
Encyclopedia
The Platte Institute for Economic Research is a free market
think tank
headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska
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that showed Nebraska was the 8th most taxed states in the United States, a fact detrimental to its economy. It also suggested reducing state expenditures by reducing the number of counties from 93 to 28. In 2009, it commissioned a study about the cost of health care
by Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics
. It also organized a summit
about health care in Omaha. In 2010, it commissioned a report on charter schools in Nebraska by the Pacific Research Institute
. In 2011, it commissioned another report by the PRI to promote virtual school
s in Nebraska. In 2011, it opposed granting benefits to firefighter
s proposed by Democratic
Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle
. Similarly, it criticized concessions made to the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations. It also criticized cap and trade
.
Free market
A free market is a competitive market where prices are determined by supply and demand. However, the term is also commonly used for markets in which economic intervention and regulation by the state is limited to tax collection, and enforcement of private ownership and contracts...
think tank
Think tank
A think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
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Advocacy
In 2008, it released a study in partnership with Creighton UniversityCreighton University
Creighton University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The university is accredited by...
that showed Nebraska was the 8th most taxed states in the United States, a fact detrimental to its economy. It also suggested reducing state expenditures by reducing the number of counties from 93 to 28. In 2009, it commissioned a study about the cost of health care
Health care
Health care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and other care providers...
by Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics
Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics
Arduin, Laffer & Moore Econometrics is a conservative-leaning economic consulting firm led by Donna Arduin, Dr. Arthur Laffer, and Stephen Moore...
. It also organized a summit
Summit
Summit may refer to:*Summit , the highest point of a mountain, hill, road, or railway.-Locations:United States* Summit, Arizona* Summit, Arkansas* Summit, California** Summit, Butte County, California** Summit, Kern County, California...
about health care in Omaha. In 2010, it commissioned a report on charter schools in Nebraska by the Pacific Research Institute
Pacific Research Institute
The Pacific Research Institute , or officially the Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy, is a California-based free-market think tank founded in 1979 whose stated vision is the promotion of "the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility"...
. In 2011, it commissioned another report by the PRI to promote virtual school
Virtual school
A virtual school or cyberschool describes an institution that teaches courses entirely or primarily through online methods. Though there are tens of thousands of commercial and non-accredited courses available online, the term "virtual school" is generally reserved for accredited schools that teach...
s in Nebraska. In 2011, it opposed granting benefits to firefighter
Firefighter
Firefighters are rescuers extensively trained primarily to put out hazardous fires that threaten civilian populations and property, to rescue people from car incidents, collapsed and burning buildings and other such situations...
s proposed by Democratic
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle
Jim Suttle
James H. "Jim" Suttle is the 50th and current mayor of Omaha, Nebraska.-Earlier career:Suttle held the position of vice chairman of the Board of Directors for the Omaha-based engineering and design firm HDR, Inc. He also served as executive vice president and director of corporate development for...
. Similarly, it criticized concessions made to the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations. It also criticized cap and trade
Emissions trading
Emissions trading is a market-based approach used to control pollution by providing economic incentives for achieving reductions in the emissions of pollutants....
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