Study finds Minnesota’s economy ‘average’ – with a dim future

While Minnesotans like to believe we’re above average, a new study shows the state’s economy has been average, at best, over the last 15 years, and leading indicators are pointing downward for the future.

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The report asserted Minnesota’s “blue-state policies,” including high taxes and regulatory burdens on businesses, are “suspects” in the state’s mediocre economic performance.

In response, the liberal North Star Policy Institute issued a statement noting that conservative and Republican governors and their “red-state policies” have dominated state government for most of the past 15 years.

“It’s simply unbelievable to blame ‘blue-state policies’ for red-state outcomes,” said North Star Executive Director Stephanie Fenner.

Read more: http://www.twincities.com/2016/08/15/study-finds-minnesotas-economy-average-with-a-dim-future/