On this week's interview Paul interviews Jonathan
Williams Chief Economist and Vice President for the Center
for State Fiscal Reform at the American Legislative Exchange
Council (ALEC). ALEC is America’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary
membership organization of state legislators dedicated to the
principles of limited government, free markets and
federalism.
Paul and Jonathan discuss the
new Rich
States, Poor States index that he puts together for ALEC
and what it means for New Mexico and its neighbors. They also
discuss Art Laffer and Steve Moore, both of whom are involved in
the project and have generated headlines recently. The Index
examines historical policies and their impact on state economies as
well as expected future economic performance. How does New Mexico
rank on each?
Finally, they address the issue of pensions and government
liabilities and a second report Jonathan is involved in
called "Unaccountable
and Unaffordable."
About the Podcast
Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.