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Here, you will find MECEP’s signature reports and other products that are foundational to understanding Maine’s economy and the solutions needed to move Maine forward.

REPORT: Solving Maine’s Pandemic Revenue Crisis

States that responded to the Great Recession by maintaining or increasing state jobs and spending outperformed states, such as Maine, that responded with layoffs and spending cuts. […]

Sarah Austin

Posted September 28, 2020

Tags Budget, Coronavirus, Revenue, Taxes

Taxes and Budget

RESEARCH REVIEW: State tax and budget cuts don’t boost economic activity and can cause harm

Supporters of tax cuts often claim they will directly boost economic activity. A large body of research refutes this argument. In a comprehensive review of four decades […]

MECEP

Posted August 18, 2020

Tags Budget, Economy, Recession, Revenue, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

Tracking the economic impact of COVID-19 in Maine

MECEP is monitoring several short-term indicators to track the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Maine’s economy. Sources for each indicator can be seen in the descriptions below. Indicator 1: COVID-19 cases in Maine […]

James Myall

Posted July 9, 2020

Tags Coronavirus, Economic Security, Economy, Food Insecurity, Health Care, Housing, Medicaid, Unemployment

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief: To address wealth inequality, Maine must strengthen its estate tax

More and more of society’s wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few families. At the same time, taxes that target the wealthy have been slashed, […]

Sarah Austin

Posted February 27, 2020

Tags Estate Tax, Inequality, Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Maine’s Economy, Taxes and Budget

Policy Basic: Bonds are a vital tool for investing in the public good

A strong and thriving economy depends on long-term investments in roads and bridges, clean water and schools, and other public goods that benefit people and businesses now and in the […]

Jody Harris

Posted February 21, 2020

Tags Bonds, Infrastructure

Taxes and Budget

REPORT: Corporations' offshore tax haven abuse costs Mainers millions of dollars

Corporations depend on things like an educated workforce, consumers with enough income to pay for services and products, and infrastructure that facilitates commerce. As a state and […]

Sarah Austin

Posted February 5, 2020

Tags Revenue, Tax Fairness, Taxes

Maine’s Economy

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine's Legislative Districts

2020 State of the Districts Dive into the data to discover the economic trends in Maine’s legislative districts, and how they compare with other regions in Maine. […]

MECEP

Posted January 31, 2020

Tags Economy, Local

Maine’s Economy

Report: State of Working Maine 2019

Introduction How should we measure Maine’s economy? An economy is strongest when it works for everyone. That means everyone has a fair shot at success, everyone’s contributions […]

James Myall

Posted December 18, 2019

Tags Economic Security, Economy, Employment, Food Insecurity, Incomes, Inequality, Jobs, Unemployment, Wages

Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief: Big-box stores roll out 'dark store theory' for tax avoidance in Maine

Walmart, Lowe’s and others are pushing the dubious ‘dark store theory’ to manipulate property valuations and win tax cuts, leaving local budgets and other taxpayers holding the […]

Sarah Austin

Posted October 31, 2019

Tags Property Tax, Tax Breaks

Taxes and Budget

Policy Brief — Wealthy Mainers have deep roots: Why taxes don't spur interstate moves

Summary: Mainers want to live in thriving communities with good schools, affordable housing, safe roads, reliable public services and good jobs. Shoring up public investments that make […]

Sarah Austin

Posted October 15, 2018

Tags Income Tax, Tax Fairness, Taxes

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REPORT: Solving Maine’s Pandemic Revenue Crisis

RESEARCH REVIEW: State tax and budget cuts don’t boost economic activity and can cause harm

Tracking the economic impact of COVID-19 in Maine

Policy Brief: To address wealth inequality, Maine must strengthen its estate tax

Policy Basic: Bonds are a vital tool for investing in the public good

REPORT: Corporations' offshore tax haven abuse costs Mainers millions of dollars

MECEP Map: Economic Insights for Maine's Legislative Districts

Report: State of Working Maine 2019

Policy Brief: Big-box stores roll out 'dark store theory' for tax avoidance in Maine

Policy Brief — Wealthy Mainers have deep roots: Why taxes don't spur interstate moves