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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Jobs & Our Economy
Colorado Labor Market Update – February 2026
Colorado Labor Market Update – February 2026 Summary Colorado lost 7,200 nonfarm jobs in February, all in the private sector.…
Taxes & Fees
The Economic Consequences of $306 Million in Lost TABOR Refunds
The Economic Consequences of $306 Million in Lost TABOR Refunds Introduction The 2026–27 Long Bill is expected to pass with…

April 21, 2026


Erik Gamm
Jobs & Our Economy
Colorado Labor Market Update – January 2026
Colorado Labor Market Update – January 2026 Summary Colorado added 6,600 nonfarm jobs in January; government employment fell by 600…
Jobs & Our Economy
The Economic Impacts of Palantir’s Departure from Denver
The Economic Impacts of Palantir’s Departure from Denver INTRODUCTION On the 17th of February, Palantir, a multi-billion dollar surveillance company…

February 24, 2026


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