The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc.

The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc. is a research and educational organization whose purpose is to formulate and promote public policies that will restore New York's economic competitiveness.  The Institute accomplishes this mission by conducting timely, in-depth research addressing key state policy issues.  Founded in 1981 and affiliated with The Business Council of New York State, Inc., The Institute is a non-partisan, tax-exempt, 501 (c) (3) organization.  The Institute depends on the support of corporations, individuals, and foundations for its income, and does not accept any government funding.

Featured Reports
Unique New York Key indicators of the economic performance of New York State September 2011
	Drilling for Jobs: What the Marcellus Shale could mean for New York July 2011 Public Policy Institute: Natural gas drilling is essential to New York's economic recovery Report supporting data Public Policy Institute: 250,480 jobs could be created should New York match Pennsylvania drilling rate
	Let's Make It Here Keys to a Manufacturing Resurgence in New York May 2011 Public Policy Institute report demonstrates critical need to rebuild NY manufacturing (May 19, 2011) Report supporting data
	New York Must Step Up Its Game The Global Struggle for Biopharmaceutical Jobs Public Policy Institute study shows the biopharmaceutical sector should be a growth engine for New York's economy (November 16, 2011) Report supporting data
Study reveals 22 out of 25 highest taxed U.S. counties are located in New York State (April 2011)
Property Tax Increases New York State 2008-2010 February 23, 2011
	Derailing New York’s Economic Engine How Albany Punishes New York’s Largest Industry

 

Just the Facts

The cost of doing business is higher in New York than in most other states because employers must pay more for employee benefits, energy, taxes and other costs, an updated online edition of the Institute’s Just The Facts shows.

Benchmarking New York Tool

The Business Council's Public Policy Institute and Empire Center for New York State Policy release benchmark study on tax rates for counties, towns, cities and villages