Cascade Policy Institute provides sound analysis of tax and budget policies and offers practical suggestions for reducing the expense of government. In addition to advocating fiscal responsibility, Cascade emphasizes quality and consumer choice in the delivery of vital services.

Cascade offers solutions in the face of budget shortfalls, and alternatives to high taxes, through its reports and public forums. From the timeless Seven Principles of State Budget Reform to the ground breaking Can Oregon Tighten its Fiscal Belt? Benchmarking Oregon government spending, Cascade has played an instrumental role in shaping policy debate.

The Institute's fiscal policy work is based on sound economic principles, among them, that competition and choice are essential for improving our quality of life. Specifically, Oregonians will benefit if we lower barriers to competitive and private provision of services, replace broad based tax schemes with user charges, and provide vouchers for those currently relying on public assistance. These and other Cascade-proposed reforms will help all Oregonians keep more of their earnings and gain greater control over the important decisions in their lives.