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Thinking About The Future Of Small Metropolitan Areas, George A. Erickcek, Hannah J. Mckinney
Thinking About The Future Of Small Metropolitan Areas, George A. Erickcek, Hannah J. Mckinney
George A. Erickcek
No abstract provided.
The Role Of Partnerships In Economic Development And Labor Markets In The United States, Randall W. Eberts, George A. Erickcek
The Role Of Partnerships In Economic Development And Labor Markets In The United States, Randall W. Eberts, George A. Erickcek
George A. Erickcek
This paper describes the role of local partnerships in the delivery of workforce and economic development services in the United States. Partnerships include both public and private organizations and increasingly depend upon local business people for leadership. With grassroots organizations traditionally taking the lead in addressing local issues and a long history of decentralized government, it is not surprising that a labyrinth of partnerships characterize the provision of public services. This paper grew out of a study tour that the Upjohn Institute conducted in conjunction with the Local Employment and Economic Development (LEED) Committee of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation …
The Future Of State And Local Economic Development Policy: What Research Is Needed, Timothy Bartik
The Future Of State And Local Economic Development Policy: What Research Is Needed, Timothy Bartik
Timothy J. Bartik
No abstract provided.
Discussion [Of The Effects Of State And Local Public Services On Economic Development By Ronald C. Fisher], Timothy Bartik
Discussion [Of The Effects Of State And Local Public Services On Economic Development By Ronald C. Fisher], Timothy Bartik
Timothy J. Bartik
No abstract provided.
Thoughts On American Manufacturing Decline And Revitalization, Timothy J. Bartik
Thoughts On American Manufacturing Decline And Revitalization, Timothy J. Bartik
Timothy J. Bartik
No abstract provided.
The Perplexing Literature On Growth And Change, Timothy Bartik, Thomas Boehm, Alan Schlottmann
The Perplexing Literature On Growth And Change, Timothy Bartik, Thomas Boehm, Alan Schlottmann
Timothy J. Bartik
No abstract provided.
Incentive Solutions, Timothy J. Bartik
Incentive Solutions, Timothy J. Bartik
Timothy J. Bartik
This paper reviews the research literature relevant to economic development incentives provided by state and local governments, and recommends reforms in these incentives. I argue that the main problem with current incentive policies is that state and local governments often provide incentives that are not in the best interest of that state or local area, for example that are excessively costly per job created, or that provide jobs that do not improve the job opportunities of local residents. I suggest that reforms should be "bottom-up" rather than "top-down." Regulation of incentives by the federal government, or by international trade treaties, …
Jobs, Productivity, And Local Economic Development: What Implications Does Economic Research Have For The Role Of Government?, Timothy Bartik
Jobs, Productivity, And Local Economic Development: What Implications Does Economic Research Have For The Role Of Government?, Timothy Bartik
Timothy J. Bartik
No abstract provided.
Better Evaluation Is Needed For Economic Development Programs To Thrive, Timothy Bartik
Better Evaluation Is Needed For Economic Development Programs To Thrive, Timothy Bartik
Timothy J. Bartik
No abstract provided.
Eight Issues For Policy Toward Economic Development Incentives, Timothy Bartik
Eight Issues For Policy Toward Economic Development Incentives, Timothy Bartik
Timothy J. Bartik
No abstract provided.
The Role Of Partnerships In Economic Development And Labor Markets In The United States, Randall W. Eberts, George A. Erickcek
The Role Of Partnerships In Economic Development And Labor Markets In The United States, Randall W. Eberts, George A. Erickcek
Randall W. Eberts
This paper describes the role of local partnerships in the delivery of workforce and economic development services in the United States. Partnerships include both public and private organizations and increasingly depend upon local business people for leadership. With grassroots organizations traditionally taking the lead in addressing local issues and a long history of decentralized government, it is not surprising that a labyrinth of partnerships characterize the provision of public services. This paper grew out of a study tour that the Upjohn Institute conducted in conjunction with the Local Employment and Economic Development (LEED) Committee of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation …