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.

Monthly NYS Employment Data

Job trends over the past year, by sector of the state’s economy and monthly economic snapshot of Upstate New York.

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.

Featured Reports

Unique New York - Key indicators of the economic performance of New York State June 2010
	Derailing New York’s Economic Engine How Albany Punishes New York’s Largest Industry
	Short-Circuiting New York’s Recovery How Energy Taxes Contribute to High Electric Rates in New York
	Transcending the Hamster Cage Unfettering New York State Innovation Economy As countless studies have demonstrated, the key to unlocking the innovation economy is talented, driven and risk favorable people. Motivation, inspiration, and the capacity to dream and to act on those dreams are the greatest assets in the global innovation competition. Report supporting data

Empire State Exodus
The Mass Migration of New Yorkers to Other States

This report examines how many New Yorkers have been leaving the state, where they have been going and how much income they have been taking with them.

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