Michigan Street hill in Grand Rapids, Michigan has been dubbed the ‘Medical Mile’ because of the recent developments related to medical research and health care at this location. The impact of this growth is sure to change the face of Grand Rapids, but it is not clear how it will impact the...

[All Executive Branch agencies shall request at least one quotation from a women- or minority-owned business when soliciting procurements of $50,000 or less when practicable, rotate businesses invited to submit quotations, educate their employees about this E.O., and track and report...

Launched in 1994, the Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) is a state and local partnership designed to relieve unemployment, redevelop blighted commercial districts and promote economic growth by providing tax incentives for businesses relocating or expanding in...

Economic anthropologists studying craft commercialization have typically focused on changes in work organization associated with new international commodity chains linking artisans, development organizations, wholesalers, and store owners. Few researchers, however, have carefully examined the...

Most of the world's equipment is produced in a small number of rich countries. In 1996, countries in the top decile of cross-country income distribution produced 61% of world equipment and countries in the bottom decile produced only 0.2%. Rich and poor countries also differ in their dependence...

Fiscal stress, changing public expectations and shifting responsibilitiesfor services due to devolution have prompted many local governments toconsider restructuring service delivery. This web site is designed toprovide local governments with information on restructuring trends andinnovations in...

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Infrastructure is a key ingredient in the recipe for regional economic prosperity—a constantrequirement as the U.S. economy evolves. Roads and rail connect cities, the electric gridconnects industry with energy, and telephone lines connect businesses with customers. Thecurrent economy places a...

This project reviewed literature discussing the fiscal impacts of development and offers relevantcommentary and recommendations in light of Delaware’s governance and growth characteristics.Chapter 1 reviews a broad set of literature outlining the fiscal impacts of growth anddevelopment,...

In economics, new growth theory suggests that knowledge creation and innovation are key drivers of growth. As a result, the ‘new economy’ is increasingly reliant upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities embodied in its workforce, also known as human capital, that facilitate the stimulation...