Since 2021, state and local officials in Tennessee have committed or proposed $1.8 billion in subsidies for at least 5 pro sports venues.
Continue readingThe Sycamore Institute Taps Eric Harkness as Next Leader
Sycamore names Eric Harkness as its next executive director. He will assume the full-time role on December 1, 2021.
Continue readingThe Sycamore Institute’s Laura Berlind to Step Down in 2021
Sycamore’s founding Executive Director Laura Berlind will step down later this year as her family prepares to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area.
Continue readingMalone and Roberts Join Sycamore Board of Directors
Deidre and Gabe are perfect choices to help us take our efforts to the next level.
Continue readingSycamore Adds Hafner to Board of Directors, Tuggle to Staff
Leslie and Bryce make Sycamore even stronger at this crucial time of unprecedented challenge and opportunity.
Continue reading5 Ways to Measure Prosperity in Tennessee
Unemployment, labor force participation, GDP, income, and poverty are five of the many ways to measure growth and prosperity in Tennessee.
Continue readingMeasuring Prosperity: Gross Domestic Product
While GDP offers valuable insight into Tennessee’s economy, there are many aspects of economic well-being it does not capture.
Continue readingMeasuring Prosperity: Labor Force Participation
Tennessee’s labor force participation rate is consistently lower than the national average, but the gap has narrowed in recent years.
Continue readingMeasuring Prosperity: The Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate measures the share of Tennessee’s labor force without a job, but not all working-age adults count as “in the labor force.”
Continue readingMeasuring Prosperity: Poverty
We measure poverty to gain insights into how many people have trouble meeting their basic needs.
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