WMC has a survey of 180 member firms out indicating only 22% of respondents believed that the Wisconsin economy is strong.
Category Archives: Wisconsin
Wisconsin Economic Indicators Diverge
The labor market looks stronger than GDP.
The Wisconsin Macro Outlook (Updated for Employment Release)
Yesterday, the Wisconsin macro outlook was reviewed in the context of the November Economic Forecast released by the DoR. Today, we can update the picture, using the newly released employment numbers (piece on WPR today).
The Macroeconomic Outlook in Wisconsin
Biden is visiting Wisconsin. it’s interesting to see how the state economy is doing, and what the Evers administration is forecasting (based primarily on national macro developments).
Arthur Laffer in Wisconsin (Literally and Metaphorically)
CROWE and Young America’s Foundation are bringing Arthur Laffer to speak at UW Madison today (Grainger Hall, Plenary Room, 5:30-6:30 CT). The timing is fortuitous, as the state Senate is moving forward on passing AB386, which would exempt some portion of retiree income from taxes (up to 100K for single filers, 150K for married filing jointly), and drop the tax rate.
Walker’s Folly (as well as the WisGOP)
Recession: The View from Wisconsin Business
Of Technocrats and Ideologues in Economic Data/Analysis Dissemination
I’ve gotten jaded by getting regular emails alerting me to the fact a new Wisconsin Economic Outlook Forecast or Monthly Economic Update (the latest just out, here). In addition, DoR has substantially expanded its interactive data visualizations here. But after a little thought, I really have to say it’s been a sea change in openness since Governor Walker exited.
Wisconsin GDP through ’23Q1
State level GDP figures for Wisconsin was released last week. Here’s a picture of that series, compared to the Evers Administration’s forecast, and a naive forecast based on US GDP and lagged WI GDP.
The Labor Market – Bargaining Power, Wages, Inflation
From WPR yesterday, UW Madison experts: