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Research & Analysis

The economic landscape is always changing. Understanding the short- and long-term trends that shape our economy is crucial for long-term success. Our experts track and analyze the most important trends and forces that shape the state and region and share their insights here.
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January 11, 2024

South Dakota’s Tax Base is Changing

South Dakota doesn’t have a personal or corporate income tax. Instead, the foundation of South Dakota’s public finance system rests heavily on sales and property taxes. This article delves into the intricacies of the sales…

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Article
October 25, 2023

Are South Dakotans Ready for Student Loan Payments to Resume?

In March of 2020, the US government initiated an interest-free payment pause on student loans under the Trump Administration. This sweeping policy action affected over 40 million borrowers who were no longer required to pay…

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Housing Article
July 12, 2023

How We Track Housing Affordability

Affordable housing has emerged as a critical issue impacting individuals, families, and communities in South Dakota and across the United States. While the overall US housing market has experienced a noticeable slowdown in recent months,…

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Population Article
May 31, 2023

Migration Drives South Dakota Population Growth

After a long climb to finally recover to its 1930 population in 1990, South Dakota’s population has risen significantly to just over 900,000 in 2022.  Most recently, between July 2021 and July 2022, South Dakota…

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