Economically Speaking

Working here at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, I have become convinced that Michigan needs to settle down. Or at least, that Michigan political executives and legislators must settle down. Instead of continually making and changing statements about what they intend to do to "fix" the state economy, there should be some sensible reforms enacted, then things should be left alone for a while. Thus would businesses, business owners, and entrepreneurs be shown that Michigan is stable enough to support long-term business investment. Instead, what we have right now is a climate where pols are proposing significant shifts to our business environment, the established rules are not always followed, and the future prospects of new businesses in Michigan are unstable. Instead of giving MEGA incentives and legislative handouts to those who would provide Michigan jobs we should provide them with a stable and predictable legislative base. Unfortunately, our governor and legislator seem intent on creating fault-lines.