Oklahoma

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Oklahoma

Fiscal Ranking

Oklahoma ranks 5th among the US states for its fiscal health.

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Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking

In 2015, Oklahoma experienced the 16th highest impact of federal regulations.

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Health Care Ranking

Oklahoma ranks near the middle in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index.

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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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-439 M

Rainy Day Fund

Oklahoma would need an additional $439 million to weather a recession of average severity.

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Certificate-of-Need Laws: Oklahoma

Thomas Stratmann, Christopher Koopman, Matthew D. Mitchell, Matthew C. Baker, Anne Philpot

Policy Briefs
Economics and Public Policy
The Economic Situation, September 2020
Bruce Yandle, Stephen Strosko , Ethan Greist
September 1, 2020
Expert Commentary
Regulation
Oklahoma can be a Top 10 State for Regulation
The Oklahoman
James Broughel
April 9, 2019
Policy Briefs
Regulation
A Snapshot of Oklahoma Regulation in 2019
James Broughel
March 21, 2019
State Testimony
Urban Economics
Creating the Opportunity for Contestable Advice
Maurice P. McTigue
October 25, 2018
Research Papers
Healthcare
2018 Edition: Healthcare Openness and Access Project
Darcy N. Bryan, MD, Jared Rhoads, Robert Graboyes
June 13, 2018
Books
Urban Economics
For Your Own Good
Adam J. Hoffer, Todd Nesbit
January 3, 2018
Data Visualizations
Urban Economics
A Paternalism Ranking of the States
Russell S. Sobel, Joshua C. Hall
January 3, 2018
Research Papers
Regulation
Federal Regulation and State Enterprise Index, 2017
Patrick McLaughlin, Oliver Sherouse
December 13, 2017
Corporate Welfare
Certificate-Of-Need Laws: How CON Laws Affect Spending, Access, and Quality across the States
Thomas Stratmann, Christopher Koopman, Matthew D. Mitchell, Anne Philpot, Matthew C. Baker, David Wille
August 29, 2017
Expert Commentary
Healthcare
Transparent Health Care Pricing: Keith Smith and the Surgery Center of Oklahoma
InsideSources
Robert Graboyes
October 12, 2016

Policy Briefs
Economics and Public Policy
The Economic Situation, September 2020
Bruce Yandle, Stephen Strosko , Ethan Greist
September 1, 2020
Policy Briefs
Regulation
A Snapshot of Oklahoma Regulation in 2019
James Broughel
March 21, 2019
State Testimony
Urban Economics
Creating the Opportunity for Contestable Advice
Maurice P. McTigue
October 25, 2018
Research Papers
Healthcare
2018 Edition: Healthcare Openness and Access Project
Darcy N. Bryan, MD, Jared Rhoads, Robert Graboyes
June 13, 2018
Books
Urban Economics
For Your Own Good
Adam J. Hoffer, Todd Nesbit
January 3, 2018
Data Visualizations
Urban Economics
A Paternalism Ranking of the States
Russell S. Sobel, Joshua C. Hall
January 3, 2018
Research Papers
Regulation
Federal Regulation and State Enterprise Index, 2017
Patrick McLaughlin, Oliver Sherouse
December 13, 2017
Corporate Welfare
Certificate-Of-Need Laws: How CON Laws Affect Spending, Access, and Quality across the States
Thomas Stratmann, Christopher Koopman, Matthew D. Mitchell, Anne Philpot, Matthew C. Baker, David Wille
August 29, 2017
Data Visualizations
Corporate Welfare
40 Years of Certificate-of-Need Laws Across America
Matthew D. Mitchell, Christopher Koopman
September 27, 2016
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
Ex-Im Funds Flow to Few States, but All Bear the Risks
Veronique de Rugy
July 30, 2014

Books
Urban Economics
For Your Own Good
Adam J. Hoffer, Todd Nesbit
January 3, 2018

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

State Testimony
Urban Economics
Creating the Opportunity for Contestable Advice
Maurice P. McTigue
October 25, 2018

Expert Commentary
Regulation
Oklahoma can be a Top 10 State for Regulation
The Oklahoman
James Broughel
April 9, 2019
Expert Commentary
Healthcare
Transparent Health Care Pricing: Keith Smith and the Surgery Center of Oklahoma
InsideSources
Robert Graboyes
October 12, 2016
Expert Commentary
Urban Economics
If We Want More Economic Growth We Need More Economic Freedom
Forbes
Adam Millsap
September 22, 2016
Expert Commentary
Freedom in the 50 States and Migration
Neighborhood Effects
Emily Hamilton
April 26, 2013
Expert Commentary
Regulation
Freedom and Prosperity: Some Comparative Historical Reflections on State Policies and Performance
Pileus
Jason Sorens
April 8, 2013
Expert Commentary
State-by-State Comparison
What the Freedom Index Considers and Why
Pileus
Jason Sorens
April 4, 2013
Expert Commentary
Urban Economics
Welcome to the New Freedom in the 50 States Site!
Roman Hardgrave
March 28, 2013
Expert Commentary
Third Edition of Freedom in the 50 States
Emily Hamilton
March 28, 2013
Expert Commentary
Urban Economics
States’ Real Debt Burden: $4 Trillion
National Review Online
Veronique de Rugy
August 29, 2012

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