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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
State Strategy For Developing Base Industries: A Massachusetts Case Study, Chris Tilly
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 …
Attracting Primary Jobs: A Guide For Nebraska Communities, Robert F. Blair
Attracting Primary Jobs: A Guide For Nebraska Communities, Robert F. Blair
Publications
Local economic development can be described as the efforts of community leaders to stimulate business investment and employment to preserve or improve the quality of life in a community. Development objectives are often identified through a formal planning effort, structured public discussion, or other formal and informal processes. Objectives are the specific actions needed to meet broad community development goals. These economic development objectives selected by communities may include diversifying the area economy, increasing opportunities for employment, or expanding the local tax base.
Industrial Resources: Hardin County - Radcliff, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Hardin County - Radcliff, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Hardin County
"Resources for Economic Development: Radcliff, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the City of Radcliff, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Hardin County - Elizabethtown, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Hardin County - Elizabethtown, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Hardin County
"Resources for Economic Development: Elizabethtown, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning, and the Elizabethtown Industrial Foundation, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Bath County - Owingsville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Bath County - Owingsville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Bath County
"Resources For Economic Development: Owingsville, Kentucky" prepared by the Bath County Fiscal Court, the Gateway Area Development District, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Grayson County - Leitchfield, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Grayson County - Leitchfield, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Grayson County
"Resources for Economic Development: Leitchfield-Grayson County, Kentucky” prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, the Grayson County Chamber of Commerce, and the Leitchfield – Grayson County Industrial Development Foundation, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Bell County - Middlesboro & Pineville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Bell County - Middlesboro & Pineville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Bell County
Resources For Economic Development: Middlesboro and Pineville, Kentucky" prepared by the Bell County Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Division of Research, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Clark County - Winchester, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Clark County - Winchester, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Clark County
"Resources for Economic Development: Winchester, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Winchester - Clark County Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources - Edmonson County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources - Edmonson County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Edmonson County
"Resources for Economic Development: Brownsville, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Calloway County - Murray, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Calloway County - Murray, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Calloway County
"Resources for Economic Development: Murray, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Murray - Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Bullitt County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Bullitt County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Bullitt County
"Resources for Economic Development: Bullitt County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate
Industrial Resources - Cumberland County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources - Cumberland County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Cumberland County
"Resources for Economic Development: Burkesville, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Burkesville – Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Crittenden County - Marion, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Crittenden County - Marion, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Crittenden County
"Resources for Economic Development: Marion, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Department for Economic Development, Division of Research and Planning, and the Marion – Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Boyle County - Danville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Boyle County - Danville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Boyle County
"Resources for Economic Development: Danville, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet of Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Danville - Boyle County Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Barren County - Cave City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Barren County - Cave City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Barren County
"Resources For Economic Development: Cave City, Kentucky" prepared by the Cave City Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Graves County - Mayfield, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Graves County - Mayfield, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Graves County
"Resources for Economic Development: Mayfield, Kentucky” prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, the Mayfield – Graves County Chamber of Commerce, and the Mayfield – Graves County Local Development Corporation, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources - Fulton County - Fulton, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources - Fulton County - Fulton, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Fulton County
"Resources for Economic Development: Fulton County, Kentucky” prepared by the Kentucky Department of Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Fulton County Economic Development Partnership, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Clay County - Manchester, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Clay County - Manchester, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Clay County
"Resources for Economic Development: Manchester, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Casey County - Liberty, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Casey County - Liberty, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Casey County
"Resources for Economic Development: Liberty – Casey County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, and the Liberty – Casey County Chamber of Commerce, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Boyd County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Boyd County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Boyd County
"Resources for Economic Development: Boyd and Greenup Counties, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet of Economic Development, Division of Research, the Chamber of Commerce of Boyd and Greenup Counties, Inc., the Economic Development Corporation of Boyd and Greenup Counties, and the Local Governments of Boyd and Greenup Counties, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Greenup County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Greenup County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Greenup County
"Resources for Economic Development: Boyd and Greenup Counties, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, the Chamber of Commerce of Boyd and Greenup Counties, Inc., the Economic Development Corporation of Boyd and Greenup Counties, and the Local Governments of Boyd and Greenup Counties, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Economic Growth Versus Economic Development: What Can Maine Government Do To Position Us For The Future?, Steven Ballard
Economic Growth Versus Economic Development: What Can Maine Government Do To Position Us For The Future?, Steven Ballard
Maine Policy Review
No abstract provided.
The Clinton Administration's Vision For Economic Development, Laura D'Andrea Tyson
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
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 …