Reports

The Illinois Economic Policy Institute promotes thoughtful economic growth for businesses and working families.

Illinois Income Report: How Are You Doing This Tax Season? 
By Frank Manzo IV

Taxation

Road and Bridge Construction Workers in the Midwest
By Frank Manzo IV and Robert Bruno

Apprenticeship Training

Building a Strong McHenry: How Prevailing Wage Works
By Frank Manzo IV

Prevailing Wage

The State of the Unions 2014: A Profile of Unionization in Chicago, in Illinois, and in America
By Frank Manzo IV, Robert Bruno, and Virginia Parks

Prevailing Wage

Illinois Federal Income Taxes: By Occupation, 2011-2013
By Frank Manzo IV

Taxation

Common Sense Construction: The Economic Impacts of  Indiana’s Common Construction Wage 
By Frank Manzo IV, Robert Bruno, and Scott Littlehale

Prevailing Wage

Collaborative Development: The Pros and Cons of P3s on Construction Projects
By Frank Manzo IV

Economic Development

Minimum Wage, Maximum Benefit: How a $10 Wage Floor Impacts All Workers and the Economy
By Frank Manzo IV and Robert Bruno

Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage, Maximum Benefit: How a $10 Wage Floor Impacts All Workers and the Economy
By Frank Manzo IV and Robert Bruno

Minimum Wage

The Benefits of Doing Business in Illinois 
By Frank Manzo IV

Clean Energy