June 20, 2011. An article by James Parrott, FPI's deputy director and chief economist, who writes regularly for Gotham Gazette's Economy section.
May 9, 2011. A brief prepared statement from FPI's Frank Mauro, who was part of a forum on public sector pensions. The Capitol.
February 24, 2011. An op ed by Frank Mauro and James Parrott, New York Daily News.
February 14, 2011. The personal income tax (PIT) surcharge should be continued. It is not onerous, and it is offset by federal tax cuts. Moreover, unemployment is projected to stay above 7 percent until 2014; budget cuts worsen unemployment and the adversity experienced by many families in a weak economy. New York needs a balanced approach to balancing the budget, one that looks also at the revenue side, rather than relying too heavily on the cutting side. Brief >>
February 7, 2011. An op ed by James Parrott, New York Times. Part of "Room for Debate" - Will City Pensions Be Cut?
January 19, 2011. An op ed by James Parrott, The Indypendent.
January 18, 2011. An article by James Parrott, FPI's deputy director and chief economist, who writes regularly for Gotham Gazette's Economy section. Article >>
January 14, 2011. An op ed by James Parrott, The Chief-Leader.
January 3, 2011. An op ed by James Parrott, The Clarion. A balanced approach to balancing the state budget includes identifying additional revenues - not just cutting critical services - particularly at a time when need has been elevated by the lingering recession. Government spending is inextricably tied to prospects for economic recovery. Steep cuts will worsen unemployment.
January 2, 2011. An op ed by Frank Mauro, Albany Times Union.
September 27, 2010. An article by James Parrott, FPI's deputy director and chief economist, who writes regularly for Gotham Gazette's Economy section. Article >>
September 21, 2010. In this installment of "Wonk Wars," FPI's James Parrott discusses labor compensation with the Manhattan Institute's Steve Malanga. On the web >> and on the air >>
August 30, 2010. An op ed by James Parrott, New York Times. Part of "Room for Debate" - How Healthy Is New York City's Economy?
August 8, 2010. A letter to the editor by James Parrott, Crain's New York Business.
July 11, 2010. A letter to the editor by James Parrott, Crain's New York Business.