Strong Places

Strong Places
small town America
Facing declining birth rates and out-migration, a majority of U.S. counties are losing population
Research Highlights
small town America
Facing declining birth rates and out-migration, a majority of U.S. counties are losing population
Brian Asquith
Skyline of Grand Rapids, Michigan
10 lessons for mid-sized cities: public-private partnerships and good jobs
Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Alfonso Hernandez, Kyle Huisman , Bridget Timmeney
new born and parents
Study finds Rx Kids program supports families, drives jobs and income growth
Brad J. Hershbein, Timothy J. Bartik, Iryna Lendel
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Commentary & Analysis
Graduate in cap and gown
Six lessons for tuition-free college programs from the Columbus Promise
Michelle Miller-Adams, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Bridget Timmeney, Kyle Huisman
Madison, Wisconsin skyline
The booming American cities of the 21st century are not just the ones you think
Woman points at building in a development model while others look on
What standards make sense for economic development tax incentives?
Welcome sign for Marshall, Michigan, which is near the proposed Ford battery megasite
Analysis: State incentives for Ford battery plant in Michigan should yield solid returns
Timothy J. Bartik
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Experts
Ben Damerow
Senior Director, Center for Workforce Innovation and Solutions
Brad J. Hershbein
Senior Economist and Deputy Director of Research
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Brian Asquith
Economist
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Iryna Lendel
Senior Director of Regional Economic and Community Development
Kathleen Bolter
Project Manager, Policies for Place Initiative
Lee Adams
Director of Community Development
Michelle Miller-Adams
Senior Researcher
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Timothy J. Bartik
Senior Economist
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