Grassroot Institute of Hawaii

Removing barriers to Hawaii's prosperity

We produce policy research to promote individual liberty, economic freedom and accountable government.

Since 2001, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii has helped shape policy debate in Hawaii by providing practical, best-practices research aimed at lowering the cost of living, expanding opportunities and fostering prosperity for all.

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Vacancy tax won't fix housing shortage, new study concludes

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The easiest way to increase tax revenues

Keli'i Akina, Ph.D. December 9, 2023

‘Not everyone wants to move to Hawaii’

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii December 6, 2023

Short-term rentals defended in new AEI housing study

Melissa Newsham December 6, 2023

New property tax class would incentivize long-term rentals

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii December 5, 2023

Why Hawaii costs so much — and what we can do about it

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii December 3, 2023

Use carrots, not sticks, to help Maui fire victims

Keli'i Akina, Ph.D. December 2, 2023

Welcome to more craziness caused by 1886 maritime law

Jonathan Helton December 1, 2023

Offer tax relief to all Lahaina properties, not just homes

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii December 1, 2023

Grassroot founder fondly remembered on radio show

Grassroot Institute of Hawaii November 30, 2023

Removing barriers to Hawaii's prosperity

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