economy

October 1, 2006

Measuring Up? The Cost of Doing Business in Massachusetts

Author: Global Insight This study shows that, on average, Massachusetts firms have costs 20-30% higher than similar companies in Texas, North Carolina, and New Hampshire in nine key industries. As a result, average after-tax profit levels in those states are about twice...

Leaving Money on the Table: The 106 Pension Funds of Massachusetts

Author: Ken Ardon The focus of this paper is the choice that local retirement boards have of managing their own investors or investing all or a portion of their assets in PRIT. Most local boards choose to retain control of their investments....