Articles
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Education
Government failure
Thomas E. Woods reminds us today that the free-market economy has not failed (contrary to what some unionized Oklahoma schoolteachers would have you believe).Brandon Dutcher | May 8, 2009
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Criminal Justice
Controlling Oklahoma's Corrections Costs While Protecting Public Safety
The State of Oklahoma faces projected prison growth and associated costs if its policies are not changed. Oklahoma's prison population is projected to grow to 28,345 by 2011. Fortunately, there are alternatives to spending more on prisons.Marc A. Levin | May 8, 2009
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Judicial Reform
For the Sake of the Ten
It's time for an interim study on the restorative justice in Oklahoma.Patrick B. McGuigan | May 6, 2009
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Budget & Tax
A Look Back at Oklahoma's Tax Burden
The chart below shows the composition of Oklahoma's state and local tax burden, as a percent of personal income, from fiscal year (FY) 1950 to 2008.J. Scott Moody & Wendy Warcholik, Ph.D. | May 1, 2009
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Education
Oklahoma Parents Getting False Impression
Nearly every state in the country, including Oklahoma, administers achievement tests to public school students in the K-12 years to determine, among other things, who is proficient (at or above grade level) in reading and mathematics skills.David V. Anderson | May 1, 2009
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Education
The real cost of public education
It’s time to use proper accounting to figure Oklahoma’s per-pupil expenditures. Here’s a step-by-step guide for policymakers.Steve Anderson | May 1, 2009
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Good Government
Creeping Socialism Shouldn't Surprise Us
As you know, OCPA is devoted to the principles of free enterprise and limited government. Our research and analysis covers such issues as taxation, health care, civil justice, and more.Brandon Dutcher | May 1, 2009
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Education
Objectivity-strapped reporting
What do you call an Oklahoma school district that spends $17,053 per pupil? "Cash-strapped," of course!Brandon Dutcher | April 20, 2009
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Good Government
Towards maturity
"Just imagine if we can modernize government and become more efficient and not have to replace all those people."Brandon Dutcher | April 17, 2009
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Budget & Tax
Crowding Out Oklahoma's Private Sector
This year's budget hole at the state capitol is big. And if the politicians' reluctance to tap the Rainy Day Fund is any indication, next year's hole could be even bigger.Brandon Dutcher | April 15, 2009