Technological changes in the graphic communications industry have created new needs and new opportunities for economic development planners to help the industry grow. In contrast to the situation in other industries, technological innovations in different parts of the printing production process...

Robert Mier (1942-1995) influenced planning and economic development during his career as professor Chicago economic development official, and consultant. He developed a vision and practice based on social justice and equity. In economic development, he emphasized job creation, the role of...

Morales and colleagues deserve credit for extending traditional economic analysis by using anthropological field data and applying midlevel economic tools to policy analysis. However, their analysis is problematic because it exaggerates how many benefits would be lost if the Maxwell Street...