Missouri

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Missouri

Fiscal Ranking

Missouri ranks 15th among the US states for its fiscal health.

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Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking

In 2015, Missouri experienced the 28th highest impact of federal regulations.

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Health Care Ranking

Missouri ranks near the top in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index with a score of 3.66.

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Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws

CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.

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-358 M

Rainy Day Fund

Missouri would need an additional $358 million to weather a recession of average severity.

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Policy Briefs

State and Local Policy

A Snapshot of Missouri Regulation in 2017

James Broughel, Oliver Sherouse, Daniel Francis

Research Paper / Study
Healthcare
Healthcare Openness and Access Project
Darcy N. Bryan, MD, Jared Rhoads, Robert Graboyes
June 13, 2018
Book
State and Local Policy
For Your Own Good
Adam J. Hoffer, Todd Nesbit
January 3, 2018
Chart / Data Visualization
State and Local Policy
A Paternalism Ranking of the States
Russell S. Sobel, Joshua C. Hall
January 3, 2018
Research Paper / Study
Regulation
Federal Regulation and State Enterprise Index, 2017
Patrick McLaughlin, Oliver Sherouse
December 13, 2017
Mercatus Working Paper
Study of American Capitalism
Economic Development Incentives, Reported Job Creation, and Local Employment
Paul Byrne
December 6, 2017
Mercatus on Policy Series
Study of American Capitalism
The State of Occupational Licensure in Missouri
Patrick McLaughlin, Matthew D. Mitchell, Anne Philpot, Tamara Winter
October 30, 2017
Study of American Capitalism
Certificate-Of-Need Laws: How CON Laws Affect Spending, Access, and Quality across the States
Thomas Stratmann, Christopher Koopman, Matthew D. Mitchell, James Bailey, Matthew C. Baker, David Wille, Anne Philpot
August 29, 2017
Expert Commentary
Regulation
New Tech Will Delete Outdated Regulations in Missouri
The Kansas City Star
Patrick McLaughlin
August 13, 2017
Policy Briefs
State and Local Policy
A Snapshot of Missouri Regulation in 2017
James Broughel, Oliver Sherouse, Daniel Francis
July 12, 2017
Radio Appearance
Study of American Capitalism
Matthew Mitchell on The Morning Meeting KFRU Radio (Missouri)
February 10, 2017

Research Paper / Study
Healthcare
Healthcare Openness and Access Project
Darcy N. Bryan, MD, Jared Rhoads, Robert Graboyes
June 13, 2018
Book
State and Local Policy
For Your Own Good
Adam J. Hoffer, Todd Nesbit
January 3, 2018
Chart / Data Visualization
State and Local Policy
A Paternalism Ranking of the States
Russell S. Sobel, Joshua C. Hall
January 3, 2018
Research Paper / Study
Regulation
Federal Regulation and State Enterprise Index, 2017
Patrick McLaughlin, Oliver Sherouse
December 13, 2017
Mercatus Working Paper
Study of American Capitalism
Economic Development Incentives, Reported Job Creation, and Local Employment
Paul Byrne
December 6, 2017
Mercatus on Policy Series
Study of American Capitalism
The State of Occupational Licensure in Missouri
Patrick McLaughlin, Matthew D. Mitchell, Anne Philpot, Tamara Winter
October 30, 2017
Study of American Capitalism
Certificate-Of-Need Laws: How CON Laws Affect Spending, Access, and Quality across the States
Thomas Stratmann, Christopher Koopman, Matthew D. Mitchell, James Bailey, Matthew C. Baker, David Wille, Anne Philpot
August 29, 2017
Policy Briefs
State and Local Policy
A Snapshot of Missouri Regulation in 2017
James Broughel, Oliver Sherouse, Daniel Francis
July 12, 2017
Chart / Data Visualization
Study of American Capitalism
40 Years of Certificate-of-Need Laws Across America
Matthew D. Mitchell, Christopher Koopman
September 27, 2016
Mercatus on Policy Series
Regulation
Certificate-of-Need Laws: Implications for Missouri
Christopher Koopman, Thomas Stratmann, Mohamad Elbarasse
May 11, 2015

Book
State and Local Policy
For Your Own Good
Adam J. Hoffer, Todd Nesbit
January 3, 2018

Chart / Data Visualization
State and Local Policy
A Paternalism Ranking of the States
Russell S. Sobel, Joshua C. Hall
January 3, 2018
Chart / Data Visualization
Study of American Capitalism
40 Years of Certificate-of-Need Laws Across America
Matthew D. Mitchell, Christopher Koopman
September 27, 2016
Chart / Data Visualization
Federal Fiscal Policy
Ex-Im Funds Flow to Few States, but All Bear the Risks
Veronique de Rugy
July 30, 2014
Chart / Data Visualization
Federal Fiscal Policy
Government-Financed Employment and the Real Private Sector in the 50 States
Keith Hall, Robert Greene
November 25, 2013
Chart / Data Visualization
Federal Fiscal Policy
The Fiscal Interplay Between Federal, State, and Local Governments
Veronique de Rugy
July 30, 2012
Chart / Data Visualization
Federal Fiscal Policy
State and Local Governments Outpace Growth of Private Sector
Matthew D. Mitchell
June 11, 2012

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Radio Appearance
Study of American Capitalism
Matthew Mitchell on The Morning Meeting KFRU Radio (Missouri)
February 10, 2017
Radio Appearance
Government Accountability
Daniel J. Smith and Daniel Sutter discuss Tornado Recovery in Joplin, Missouri on KZRG
June 28, 2012

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Marginal cost > marginal benefit; no content produced in this category.

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