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Discover the true state of the Missouri economy and the factors affecting its growth. Uncover the impact of employment on tax revenue and explore economic growth comparisons. Let's answer your questions!
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The Missouri EconomyWhere have we been?Where are we?Where are we going? Dr. David Mitchell, Director Bureau of Economic Research Missouri State University
The Missouri Economy is worse than you think But not for the reasons that you think!
Percent of unemployed who are unemployed longer than 27 weeks
Which US Industries have lost jobs? Percent of job losses by Industry
Which MO Industries have lost jobs? Percent of job losses by Industry
What does the decline in employment cost the state of Missouri’s budget? • How much would tax revenue be with full employment? • Every lost job in Missouri diminishes taxable sales by $16,435 or decreases in sales tax revenue of approximately $1,477. • Every job lost in Missouri diminishes total tax collections (income and sales tax) by about $3,600—therefore, we see a decrease of approximately $570 million. This does not include the decrease in gas tax, alcohol, etc. or the increase in costs for greater AFDC, food stamps, Medicaid, unemployment compensation, etc.
Also, consider what employment would be at if we didn’t have the ‘bowl effect’ and had grown at the rate in the 1990s. Assume no recession, and employment would be 3,427,000 today—an additional 700,000 jobs or $2.5 billion in the state budget or an increased $11.5 billion in taxable sales compared to today. • With the same percentage drop in the current recession? Employment would be 3,058,000 or an increase of 325,000 jobs compared to today—an additional $1.2 billion in the state budget or an increased $5.3 billion compared to today