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Show-Me Quarterly: Fall 2006
November 2, 2006

In this issue:

  • The Show-Me Institute published two studies examining the harmful impact of hiking the minimum wage, generating an avalanche of media coverage.
  • Show-Me Institute scholars have written several articles documenting the continued abuse of eminent domain in the wake of the Supreme Court's Kelo v. New London decision.
  • The Show-Me Institute has two programs designed to prepare young people for leadership roles: a year-round internship program and a bi-weekly book club.
  • Jim Forsyth joins the board of directors.
  • Chairman Crosby Kemper discusses the Show-Me Institute's research agenda on tax policy.
  • We profile board member Menlo Smith, who has devoted his retirement years to alleviating poverty through micro-credit.
  • Timothy B. Lee and Sarah Brodsky argue that charter schools can help minority students catch up to their white peers.

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