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The guide presents examples of public policies and programs that are relevant responses to the new economy for Arizona. It is the third publication of the Arizona Policy Choices series. These examples provide a starting point from which to think through the kind of public policies that could benefit Arizonas people and places in the New Economy.

The report compares the San Diego region to trends occurring at the state and national level, as well as against twenty major metropolitan areas across the United States. The results of this benchmarking process are used to identify the regions most important economic challenges and strengths and to monitor the progress in meeting the challenges identified in the previous evaluation report.

The Progressive Policy Institute report draws on a new set of indicators gathered from existing public and private data, to examine some of the key characteristics of the New Economy. The indicators are divided into three groups, which are explored in depth.

The document is a blueprint for designing a comprehensive technology policy for the state of Pennsylvania. Industry leaders from 6 identified clusters provided input for the plan. Recommendations from the plan include: aggressive marketing to highlight Pennsylvanias place in the New Economy among others.

The report from the Texas Science and Technology Council determines what barriers inhibit the growth of the states technology-based economy and ways to overcome those barriers. The document reports the findings of those endeavors of the Council.

The report states that the relative success of nations in achieving their science and technology objectives for economic growth will have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the United States and, consequently on national economic growth. Policies and plans for various countries are reviewed and compared.

The report examines the evolution of U.S. technology policy through various sectors over the last 25 years. Policies are then compared to those of other countries.

As part of the series of studies assessing the U.S. competitive position in different industries, the report on the Chemical Industry discusses the
structure of the chemical industry; the forces currently shaping the industry; anticipated industry evolution over the next five to ten years; and the major factors affecting the chemical industry’s competitiveness.

The report demonstrates that the emergence of a world class textile technology in Japan resulted from close cooperation among all segments of the industry, including producers of fibers and yarns, fabrics, apparel, and processing equipment. The report also discusses the current upheaval in the industry caused by import competition and the subsequent need for downsizing.

The report addresses the first of the goals within the technology policy set forth by the Clinton administration, long-term economic growth that creates jobs and protects the environment. It highlights the important role technology plays in the American economy and the challenges we face in an increasingly competitive, technology-based global economy.