The latest interstate migration data from the IRS for Delaware (2009-10) confirms once again that households vote with their feet. Statewide, Delaware had a net gain of households from the surrounding higher property tax states, bringing a net gain in personal income as well. The leading contributing states to Delaware in terms of net Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) between 2009-10 were: New Jersey (plus $44 million of net AGI into Delaware), Maryland ($42 million), Pennsylvania

Delaware Piles on the Regulations By  Dr. John Stapleford Center for Economic Policy and Analysis By definition, government-imposed regulations are limits to individual and business freedoms. Some regulations are necessary, such as speed limits and mandatory auto insurance. Others are unnecessary, obsolete, or the result of administrative overreach. They should be tossed.   It is widely recognized that more regulations in an economy lead to lower economic growth. Data from th

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Don't wager on Delaware's economy By  Dr. John Stapleford Center for Economic Policy and Analysis The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles data on employment, wages, and establishments by industry for each state. The wage data for Delaware tells a dismal story.   Over the past ten years (2009-2019), total private industry wages in Delaware rose 40% compared to 55% across the U.S. The jobs generated in Delaware were disproportionately in lower-wage service industries.   To

By  Dr. John Stapleford Center for Economic Policy and Analysis October 31, 2020   Delaware state government is facing two years of flat general tax revenue. If instituting a state sales tax becomes a legislative issue, retailers may suffer substantial non-resident sales losses.   Pros vs. Cons of a sales tax? The biggest "pro" for a sales tax means that Delaware government revenues will grow at pace with inflation and the economy.   The biggest "con" is that lower-income fam

By  David T. Stevenson October 22, 2020   Delaware’s beach economy is reeling from the impact of government-imposed lockdowns to flatten the curve of new infections and hospitalizations from COVID-19.  The Rehoboth/Dewey Chamber of Commerce estimated in July, resort area hotel revenue was down 35% to 50%, and restaurants were down 75%. Just 76 respondents of the 1,200 members surveyed by the Chamber estimated a revenue loss of over $200 million.    At $3 billion a year, beach

By  Dr. John Stapleford October 20, 2020   The  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  (BLS) had released the " Employment Data " report by major industry through August 2020.   It clearly shows that Delaware’s economy will not have a healthy recovery growth rate unless  PHASE 3  gets introduced.   Additionally, the data points out that DE's government (state, local, federal) has been less affected than DE's leisure and hospitality (restaurants) industries.   "Delaware Total Employ

By  David T. Stevenson October 12, 2020   Governor Carney should be added to the US Attorney General’s list of states under investigation for sending COVID-19 positive patients back to long-term care facilities.    Delaware had the eleventh highest death rate from COVID-19 per 1,000 residents in long-term health care facilities for states as of September 6 th according to the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.    At its peak in April and May, two-thirds of COVID-

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