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The Metropolitan Revolution Comes To Greater Las Vegas, Robert E. Lang
The Metropolitan Revolution Comes To Greater Las Vegas, Robert E. Lang
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
No abstract provided.
The Advanced Industry Economy In The Mountain West: Finding The Next Silicon Valley, Robert E. Lang
The Advanced Industry Economy In The Mountain West: Finding The Next Silicon Valley, Robert E. Lang
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
No abstract provided.
Is Las Vegas The Next Silicon Valley? A First Look At Brookings Top 100 Metro Data On Advanced Industries, Robert E. Lang
Is Las Vegas The Next Silicon Valley? A First Look At Brookings Top 100 Metro Data On Advanced Industries, Robert E. Lang
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
No abstract provided.
The Other O: Comparing Las Vegas To A Successful Mid-Sized, Midwestern Metropolitan Area, Robert E. Lang
The Other O: Comparing Las Vegas To A Successful Mid-Sized, Midwestern Metropolitan Area, Robert E. Lang
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
No abstract provided.
Power America's — And Nevada's — Advanced Industries: State By State, Region By Region, Mark Muro
Power America's — And Nevada's — Advanced Industries: State By State, Region By Region, Mark Muro
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
With the U.S. economy still flat, economic experts and leaders continue to search for the next source of U.S. and regional growth. One key component of the next era of prosperity can be projected: It is what the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program calls the advanced industry (AI) sector. The nation’s most strategic R&D — and STEM worker intensive industries, AIs like aerospace and IT are prime movers of regional and national prosperity, because they are key sources of technology innovation and generate domestic and international exports. Accordingly, the AI swatch of 50 discrete industries has emerged as an important new …
The Shortage Of Skilled Workers: Quality Jobs For A Trained Workforce, Jonathan Rothwell
The Shortage Of Skilled Workers: Quality Jobs For A Trained Workforce, Jonathan Rothwell
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
The Great Recession of 2008 temporarily solved employer workforce needs by lowering demand and increasing the number of unemployed skilled workers. After a few years of modest but sustained economic growth, the labor market for skilled workers has once again tightened and positions are going unfilled. This research helps national and regional leaders understand which skills are in short supply and offers policy advice on how to redress the imbalance between supply and demand. In addition to offering a national perspective on this topic, the lecture will examine the situation in Nevada.
Three African Futures, John Page
Three African Futures, John Page
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
Africa has experienced a remarkable turn-around in economic performance since 1995. It grew at around 4.6 percent per year during the first decade of the 21st century, and the region boasts three of the world’s ten fastest-growing countries. Cheerleaders as diverse as the Economist and the World Bank have branded Africa the developing world’s next “frontier market”. But beneath the headlines lie some disturbing realities. Africa is not creating enough good jobs – those capable of paying decent wages and providing opportunities to develop skills – and it is not reducing poverty at the same rate as other parts of …
Does Access To Information Technology Make People Happier? Insights From Well-Being Surveys From Around The World, Carol Graham, Milena Nikolova
Does Access To Information Technology Make People Happier? Insights From Well-Being Surveys From Around The World, Carol Graham, Milena Nikolova
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
This lecture summarizes new research on the relationship between access to cell phones, TV, and the internet and subjective well-being worldwide. Technology access is positive for well-being in general, but with diminishing marginal returns for those who already have much access. It is also associated with increased stress and anger among cohorts for whom access to the technologies is new. The increased financial inclusion in very poor countries that comes with cell phones and mobile banking also has effects on well-being. Well-being levels are higher in the countries with higher levels of access to mobile banking, but so are stress …
U.S. Student Achievement From A Global Perspective, Thomas Loveless
U.S. Student Achievement From A Global Perspective, Thomas Loveless
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
Tom Loveless, a former sixth-grade teacher and Harvard public policy professor, is an expert on student achievement, education policy, and reform in K-12 schools. He also is a member of the National Math Advisory Panel. What do we know about U.S. students' academic achievement compared to students in other countries? The talk will present the latest evidence on U.S. performance on international tests and examine long term trends. In addition, the performance of Nevada and Las Vegas students will be reviewed in the context of national and international assessments.
Economic Recovery In The Rocky Mountain West: Metro Trends And Bottom-Up Responses, Mark Muro
Economic Recovery In The Rocky Mountain West: Metro Trends And Bottom-Up Responses, Mark Muro
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
No abstract provided.
Reclaiming Prosperity In Boise: Designing A Sustainable Future In The New West, Mark Muro
Reclaiming Prosperity In Boise: Designing A Sustainable Future In The New West, Mark Muro
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
No abstract provided.
Metropolitan Las Vegas: Challenges And Opportunities, Mark Muro, Nevada Vision Stakeholder Group
Metropolitan Las Vegas: Challenges And Opportunities, Mark Muro, Nevada Vision Stakeholder Group
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
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