Michigan’s Comeback: Where Do We Stand, Where Are We Heading? Robert Genetski Website: ClassicalPrinciples.com West Michigan Policy Forum.

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Michigan’s Comeback: Where Do We Stand, Where Are We Heading? Robert Genetski Website: ClassicalPrinciples.com West Michigan Policy Forum

Outline 1.Michigan’s comeback 2.Economic freedom and growth 3.Characteristics of best performing states 4.Characteristics of worst performing states 5.Michigan’s policy mix 6.How Michigan can become a top performer

Outline 1.Michigan’s comeback 2.Economic freedom and growth 3.Characteristics of best performing states 4.Characteristics of worst performing states 5.Michigan’s policy mix 6.How Michigan can become a top performer

Outline 1.Michigan’s comeback 2.Economic freedom and growth 3.Characteristics of best performing states 4.Characteristics of worst performing states 5.Michigan’s policy mix 6.How Michigan can become a top performer

Economic Policies Promoting Freedom 1.Low tax rates 2.Government efficiently spending on essential public services 3.Allow markets to operate freely 4.Respect the rule of law 5.Promote overall price stability

State Policies Promoting Freedom 1.Low tax rates 2.Government efficiently spending on essential public services 3.Allow markets to operate freely Right to work legislation Avoid laws fixing wages and prices Minimize regulations 4.Respect the rule of law

Outline 1.Michigan’s comeback 2.Economic freedom and growth 3.Characteristics of best performing states 4.Characteristics of worst performing states 5.Michigan’s policy mix 6.How Michigan can become a top performer

Outline 1.Michigan’s comeback 2.Economic freedom and growth 3.Characteristics of best performing states 4.Characteristics of worst performing states 5.Michigan’s policy mix 6.How Michigan can become a top performer

Characteristics of Poorly Performing States Policies restricting economic freedom: – High and rising tax rates – Wasteful government spending – Onerous regulations – Forced unionism (no Right to Work law) – Large union penetration – Overburdening debt

Outline 1.Michigan’s comeback 2.Economic freedom and growth 3.Characteristics of top performing states 4.Characteristics of bottom performing states 5.Michigan’s policy mix 6.How Michigan can become a top performer

How Michigan Compares to Other States Tax burden Spending on Education Spending Infrastructure Public employees compensation Union members Debt

State Spending % Income: Michigan & US (2012) US Average Michigan $ difference General Exp. 14.4% 16.2% $6.9 billion Education Welfare Highways Source: US Census; 2012 Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances

State Spending % Income : Michigan & OGL (2012) OGL Michigan $ difference General Exp. 12.9% 16.2% $12.4 billion Education Welfare Highways Source: US Census; 2012 Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances

Wages & salaries per worker: 2012 US average Govt. Premium Private Nonfarm: $37,400 State & Local employees: $45,500 22% Federal civilian workers: $74,000 98% Michigan Private Nonfarm: $35,000 State & Local employees: $44,000 26% Federal civilian workers: $68,000 94% Source: Census; US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Data

Compensation per worker: 2012 US averageGovt. Premium Private Nonfarm:$44,800 State & Local employees:$66,500 48% Federal civilian workers: $105, % Michigan Private Nonfarm:$43,000 State & Local employees:$64,500 50% Federal civilian workers: $100, % Source: Census; US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Data

Worse States for Accumulating Debt Burdens on Future Taxpayers 1. Connecticut $48, Illinois 43, New Jersey 36, Massachusetts 28, Hawaii 27, Kentucky 26, New York 21, California 21, Michigan 19,300 ($6,000 lower than previous year) 10. Delaware 17,200 Source: Institute for Truth in Accounting; Financial State of the States, 2013

Takeaways for Michigan 1.Michigan is no longer the worst performing state, it’s closer to the US average. This is a major improvement. 2.We’re a high-tax, high-spending state. Given its income, Michigan’s annual government spending is $7 billion higher than US average and $12 higher than neighboring states. 3.Michigan’s state & local employees wages & salaries are well-above (26%) the state’s private sector workers. 4.Michigan’s state & local employees have pensions that are twice as large as the state’s private sector workers. 5.Given its income, the state has underfunded highway infrastructure by $800 million a year compared to other states. 6.State debt is high (9 th worse) but coming down rapidly

How to make Michigan a top performing state 1.Cut tax burdens to below US average - cut or eliminate all income taxes -pay down debt 2.Limit state spending to essential public services: - reduce public employee compensation - shift public employees to IRA pension plans - end corporate welfare - increase spending on highway infrastructure 3.Remove regulations that inhibit individual freedom - repeal minimum wage to increase real wages