Chris Brown was the Vice President of Policy and Research with the Common Sense Institute. Chris joined CSI in 2017 and led the research effort to provide insightful, accurate and actionable information on the implications of public policy issues throughout the state of Colorado.

With an extensive background in economics and public policy, Chris has made significant contributions to understanding complex economic issues within Colorado and beyond. Highlights of his work include reports on the economic effects of major ballot measures and legislation including, Proposition HH on property tax reform, Proposition 118 on the creation of a state paid leave program, predictive scheduling legislation, the Colorado option health plan among many more. Prior to joining CSI, Chris spent close to a decade working for REMI (Regional Economic Models Inc), establishing their Washington D.C. office.

Research

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Energy & Our Environment
Future of Electricity Costs in Colorado
Future of Electricity Costs in Colorado   Introduction Colorado’s electricity sector is on the brink of rapid transformation. Driven by policy…

January 27, 2025


Chris Brown , Erik Gamm
Housing & Our Community
Rising Housing Costs
Colorado Housing Challenges and Erie Policy Impacts The Town of Erie, situated less than 30 miles north of Denver and…

December 2, 2024


Chris Brown
Housing & Our Community
2023 Domestic Migration Data
The latest state-to-state migration flow statistics continue to show the state is no longer one of the top destinations in…

October 22, 2024


Chris Brown
Jobs & Our Economy
Weighing Minimum Wage Increases Across Boulder County
Key Findings Five municipalities within Boulder County, including Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville and Erie, are actively weighing raising their minimum…

September 18, 2024


Chris Brown

Podcasts

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Understanding Inflation: How much misery is inflation causing?
In this episode of Colorado Clarity, host DJ Summers sits down with Chris Brown, Vice President of Policy & Research at the Common Sense…

October 21, 2024


Chris Brown , DJ Summers

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