New Podcast: Jonathan Williams of the American Legislative Exchange Council – Rich States, Poor States April 29, 2009 Matt Moon Matt Moon Taxes are a very important part of how different states fare economically, but it’s not the only important variable. In this edition of the Tax Policy Podcast, Staff Economist Josh Barro talks with Jonathan Williams, Director of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Williams discusses a new report from ALEC which he, along with Dr. Arthur B. Laffer and Stephen Moore, authored: Rich States, Poor States, a measure of each states’ economic competitiveness. Besides taxes, the report also goes over debt service, public employees, state liability systems, minimum wage and workers’ compensation regulations. Click on the audio above or download the audio here. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Center for State Tax Policy State Business Tax Climate Index Tags State Tax and Spending Policy