Economic Development

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Upjohn Institute research offers insight into specific industries and the labor market as a whole, from locally to nationally and internationally and from both the supply and demand sides. Focal areas include manufacturing, tax incentives and regional collaboration.

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The CHIPS and Science Act offers funding for place-based policies unparalleled in U.S. history

August 5, 2022 · Research Highlight

Report helps policymakers turn economic upheaval into opportunity

August 16, 2021 · Research Highlight
A Moment of Opportunity: Strategies for Inclusive Economic Growth

The Aftermath of the Pandemic Recession: The Role of Economic Development Policy

July 29, 2020 · Research Highlight
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Automobile Parts

January 1, 2003 · Research

Basic Aluminum

January 1, 2003 · Research

Health Care

January 1, 2003 · Research

An Economic Development Benchmarking System for Rural Michigan

January 1, 2003 · Research

Economic Impact of State Farm Insurance’s Michigan Operations Center on the Marshall Area and Calhoun County

January 1, 2003 · Research

Benchmarking Study of the Small Business Environment in Saginaw County

January 1, 2003 · Research

Quality of Life and Diversity in the Benton Harbor Metropolitan Area: Findings and Suggestions in Attracting Professional Workers

January 1, 2003 · Research

The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study

January 1, 2003 · Research

Process and Net Impact Evaluations of the Focus:HOPE Adult Training Programs and Student Loan Fund

January 1, 2003 · Research

Economic Performance of Michigan Cities and Metropolitan Areas

January 1, 2003 · Research

The Effects of Temporary Services and Contracting Out on Low-Skilled Workers: Evidence from Auto Suppliers, Hospitals, and Public Schools

January 1, 2003 · Research

Economic Development Policy in Michigan

December 31, 2002 · Research

Evaluating the Impacts of Local Economic Development Policies On Local Economic Outcomes: What Has Been Done and What is Doable?

November 1, 2002 · Research

Spillover Effects of Welfare Reforms in State Labor Markets

November 1, 2002 · Research

The Effectiveness of State Enterprise Zones

October 1, 2002 · Research

The Effects of Temporary Services and Contracting Out on Low-Skilled Workers: Evidence from Auto Suppliers, Hospitals, and Public Schools

July 1, 2002 · Research

Poverty, Jobs, and Subsidized Employment

May 1, 2002 · Research

The Role of Partnerships in Economic Development and Labor Markets in the United States

January 1, 2002 · Research

Introduction [to State Enterprise Zone Programs]

January 1, 2002 · Research

State Enterprise Zone Programs: Have They Worked?

January 1, 2002 · Research