Doug Young, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University, discusses changes in the Montana economy and in state and local taxation over the last 70 years, including the growing importance of capital income and transfer payments, whether agriculture and mining still play important roles, which industries are the largest employers in Montana, and the impact of the emerging high-tech sector. He also discusses taxation policy in Montana, including resort and local option taxes. Professor Young addresses these issues in a fact-based comparison of Montana’s taxes with those in neighboring states and national averages.

This presentation was delivered by webinar on April 23, 2020.