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State Of The Economy: Central Bank Of Nigeria Perspective, Ogwuma P. A

Bullion

This paper reviews broadly developments in the real, monetary and financial and external sectors of the economy from 1991 to 1994. It highlights the problems confronting policy makers and put forward some recommendations for consideration. The overall performance of the Nigerian economy during the past three years has been characterized by declining growth rate of GDP in turn a reflection, in the main, of the negative impact of the macroeconomic and financial imbalances. The major factor underlying the adverse movements in macroeconomic variables since 1991 has been the rapid growth in CBN credit for the financing of Federal Government's fiscal …

State Strategy For Developing Base Industries: A Massachusetts Case Study, Chris Tilly

New England Journal of Public Policy

In developing strategies for economic development, state governments must target base industries that bring income into the state and drive the rest of the economy. This article presents a case study of industry analysis and development strategy for Massachusetts, focusing on the state's base industries. Particular attention is paid to the role of industry clusters — groups of industries linked through customer, supplier, or other relationships, and typically concentrated geographically as well. After assessing strengths and weaknesses of the state's economy, the author concludes that despite the current severe recession, the state possesses the basis for renewed growth. Policy implications …

Agriculture's Economic Performance, Ross Kingwell

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Changes within and outside of agriculture have affected the nature and econoicperforrmance of the industry. Some clear trends have emerged and they are discussed here.

As Australian economy grows and increasingly diversifies, agriculture will become a less important sector.

However, as long as agriculture fulfils its economic role, it will support and promote economic development elsewhere in the country.

Economic Growth Versus Economic Development: What Can Maine Government Do To Position Us For The Future?, Steven Ballard

Maine Policy Review

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The Clinton Administration's Vision For Economic Development, Laura D'Andrea Tyson

Maine Policy Review

The 20th anniversary of the Governor’s Economic Development Conference last October focused on the impact of public policy on the competitiveness of Maine’s business and industry. Among many other important presentations, the University of Maine-sponsored conference featured a televideo keynote address by the Clinton Administration’s top economic adviser, Laura D’Andrea Tyson. Tyson’s remarks, which detailed the Administration’s policy initiatives meant to enhance the nation’s competitiveness relative to the international economy, are presented in this article.

A Maine Response, James F. Orr

Maine Policy Review

The 20th anniversary of the Governor’s Economic Development Conference last October focused on the impact of public policy on the competitiveness of Maine’s business and industry. UNUM Chief Executive Officer James F. Orr III cautioned conference attendees that, while President Clinton deserves credit for some of his early initiatives, the path to establishing a national economy that will position the U.S. for the next century is a long and difficult one. Orr’s presentation was a response to the President Clinton administration’s top economic adviser, Laura D’Andrea Tyson regarding the administration’s policy initiatives meant to enhance the nation’s competitiveness relative to …