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The report measures how state laws, regulations, and administrative actions support or hinder Internet use by Americans. The author contends that while in many areas, national and even international policy will affect the growth of the Internet, state government policies can have a significant positive or negative impact on the growth of the Internet in their states.

The policy report from the Progressive Policy Institute uses 21 economic indicators to measure the structural changes of the economy and assess states progress as they adapt to the new economic order.

The report is divided into three sections that address new economic conditions and challenges in Massachusetts as the Commonwealth moves from a manufacturing-based economy to a tech-based economy. The report also proposes a strategic framework designed to meet the challenges.

Governor Mark Warners plan for the future of Virginias Center for Innovative Technology is outlined in eight initiatives. Among the initiatives are increasing statewide broadband deployment and increasing the net number of tech firms in the state.

Offering an analysis of the countys technology resources and assets, the plan is a culmination of a year-long effort of coordination with public and private sectors and the Harford County Economic Development Advisory Boards Technology Subcommittee. The plan is expected to serve as a "road map" to help guide policy efforts for the next 5-15 years.

The analysis of the report summarizes the growth in tax increment financing as a mechanism for funding or setting the stage for economic development in the future.

The authors of the report use responses to the second Community Innovation Survey to investigate the relative importance of finance as a constraint to innovation in Europe and also to explore differences across industries, countries, and firm sizes in the importance of any finance constraints. The findings are related to theoretical propositions and existing empirical literature.

The report states that policy making cannot be based on the notions of equilibrium and optimization but rather on adaptive policy making with central focus on the search for and identification of policy alternatives and with the creation of a new policy understanding about functions, underlying mechanisms, and conditions of successful policies.

The report explores the seven programs offered by Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute for advancing commercial technology, entrepreneurship, and university/industry partnerships in Maryland. The economic impact of each of these programs on the economy of the state of Maryland is detailed in this report as well.

The report details guidelines that were developed by the California Trade and Commerce Agency Division of Economic Research and Strategic Initiatives to help in the assessment of economic development programs. While developed specifically for California programs within the California Trade and Commerce Agency, the guidelines can also be used by other public and private agencies to evaluate their programs.