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William Freeland
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William Freeland is an independent public policy analyst, research economist, and data scientist with a decade of experience in public policy research and advocacy. He has worked as a research analyst and economist for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), as an economist at the Tax Foundation, and as a member of the research faculty at the George Mason University Law and Economics Center.
Recent Articles
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Budget & Tax
Illinois—not Kansas—is a cautionary tale for Oklahoma policymakers
Illinois hadn’t passed a budget in just over two years, right up until July 6th. On that day, the legislature overrode the governor’s veto on a budget that apparently passes for a solution in Illinois—a “solution” featuring billions of dollars in annual tax increases.William Freeland | October 18, 2017
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Budget & Tax
Illinois—not Kansas—is a cautionary tale for Oklahoma policymakers
William Freeland | October 17, 2017
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Budget & Tax
New fiscal rankings show Oklahoma’s strong fiscal condition
The facts support Oklahoma's strong fiscal condition, cast doubt on any claims of notable risk for bond holders of Oklahoma state debt, and contradict calls for higher state taxes in Oklahoma.Jonathan Small, William Freeland | July 24, 2017
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Budget & Tax
A closer look at S&P’s bond rating downgrade of Oklahoma
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) downgraded Oklahoma government debt a notch.Jonathan Small, William Freeland | July 13, 2017
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Budget & Tax
An analysis and critique of the recent S&P bond rating downgrade of Oklahoma
Standard & Poor's (S&P) recent downgrade of Oklahoma state government debt should be considered with a healthy degree of skepticism.Jonathan Small, William Freeland | July 13, 2017
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Budget & Tax
End tax cronyism in Oklahoma
By taking bipartisan aim at tax cronyism, Oklahoma can unlock an economy of the future.William Freeland | April 1, 2017
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Budget & Tax, Criminal Justice
How to Increase Labor Force Participation in Oklahoma
Both in Oklahoma and nationally, the labor force participation rate has modestly improved since a steep decline caused by the Great Recession, but that recovery from a cyclical decline has likely peaked.William Freeland | January 1, 2017
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