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W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research

2010

Regional policy and planning

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Design And Economic Growth In West Michigan: Survey Findings, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek Nov 2010

Design And Economic Growth In West Michigan: Survey Findings, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek

Reports

No abstract provided.


The Economic Impact Of Oaklawn Hospital On The Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek Oct 2010

The Economic Impact Of Oaklawn Hospital On The Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek

Reports

No abstract provided.


Talent 2025: Assessment Of The West Michigan Talent Development System, George Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Bridget F. Timmeney, Brad R. Watts Aug 2010

Talent 2025: Assessment Of The West Michigan Talent Development System, George Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Bridget F. Timmeney, Brad R. Watts

Reports

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Regional Collaborations For Economic Development: Lessons From The Employment And Training Adminsitration's Wired Initiative, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Nancy Hewat Jul 2010

Evaluation Of Regional Collaborations For Economic Development: Lessons From The Employment And Training Adminsitration's Wired Initiative, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Nancy Hewat

Employment Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.


The Employment And Fiscal Effects Of Michigan's Mega Tax Credit Program, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek Apr 2010

The Employment And Fiscal Effects Of Michigan's Mega Tax Credit Program, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek

Upjohn Institute Working Papers

This paper estimates that Michigan's MEGA tax credit program to attract and retain businesses has large employment and fiscal benefits. MEGA provides discretionary tax credits to businesses, with the tax credit tied to the personal income taxes paid by employees on the new or retained jobs. We estimate the economic effects of MEGA using the Upjohn Institute's REMI model, and the research literature on how business location decisions respond to taxes. We estimate the fiscal effects of MEGA based on the research literature on how government spending and revenue respond to state personal income and population. The estimates suggest a …


A Proposal For Early Impact, Persistent, And Cost-Effective Job Creation Policies, Timothy J. Bartik Jan 2010

A Proposal For Early Impact, Persistent, And Cost-Effective Job Creation Policies, Timothy J. Bartik

Employment Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.