Thomas brings a wealth of experience at the touch points of economics including economic forecasting, public policy and public finance, econometrics, investing, 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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Jobs & Our Economy
If the Rockies Rocked: What Colorado Would Gain from a Top-Ranked Baseball Franchise
If the Rockies Rocked: What Colorado Would Gain from a Top-Ranked Baseball Franchise Introduction On March 25, 2026, the New…

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Thomas Young, Ph.D.
Housing & Our Community
Colorado Condos: Is Defects Liability Fixed? Are Insurance Costs Easing? Are Condos Coming Back?
Colorado Condos: Is Defects Liability Fixed? Are Insurance Costs Easing? Are Condos Coming Back? Introduction: Have Condo Defects Been Fixed?…
Education
The Economic Impact from Colorado’s Choice to Participate in the “Education Freedom Tax Credit” Provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The Economic Impact from Colorado’s Choice to Participate in the “Education Freedom Tax Credit” Provision in the One Big Beautiful…
Crime & Public Safety
Why are Synthetic Opioids Overdose Deaths Rising Faster in Colorado?
Why are Synthetic Opioids Overdose Deaths Rising Faster in Colorado? Introduction As discussed in CSI’s June 2025 fentanyl study, fentanyl…

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