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This seminal study of the Northeast Ohio economy mathematically analyzes economic data and determines that there are eight key factors of regional economic growth. The study will be used to guide policy makers when developing targeted programs for addressing specific factors of the economy and to track the effect of such programming.

This paper extends the concept of star scientist to all areas of science and technology. The authors follow 1,838 stars careers 1981-2004, using their publication history to locate them each year. The number of stars in a U.S. region or in one of the top-25 science and technology countries has a consistently significant and quantitatively large positive effect on the probability of firm entry in the same area of science and technology, the study finds.

The strategic plan features initiatives that focus on innovation, talent and investment to revamp the state’s economy for the 21st Century. It identifies three key themes to achieve those goals, including becoming a national leader for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing workers with skills to meet the needs of the industries of the future, and becoming one of the most investment friendly states in the country.

The report addresses the growing complexity and diverse conditions facing America’s cities. It offers a new look at the conventional labels of urban, suburban and rural, and moves toward a more useful framework for policy-makers at all levels to see cities in a new way and to better understand their challenges.

This publication presents statistical data and indicators based on a number of data sources available at Eurostat (mainly related to science, technology, innovation and regions). It provides the reader with statistical information to appreciate the evolution and composition of science and technology in Europe and its position
with regard to its partners.

The report maps the Souths assets in nanotechnology and provides recommendations for establishing the South as a leader in the emerging industry. The report reveals Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia have the most highly concentrated activity, yet every Southern state is participating the nanotechnology industry.

In 2005, Silicon Valley experienced its first net increase in jobs in four years, coupled with the largest population gain and sustained increase in per capita income since 2000, according to the index. This follows a turbulent five-year period of economic restructuring and occupational change that produced both unprecedented job losses and substantial wage gains.

China’s progress in addressing fundamental constraints that might limit rapid economic growth augurs well for the success of its economic goals, the authors find. Although there are disagreements about economic policy among top leaders, the continued transformation into a market economy and the promotion of increasing local autonomy in economic matters are not in doubt.

These eight presentations were delivered during the Conference on Canada’s Competitiveness & Prosperity in March 2006.

This study provides data and directions about what Wisconsin must do to create strong growth for its economy. The author surveyed a broad-based panel of thirty experts in investments, business development and research. The panel observed that Wisconsin generates more than its share of the type of ideas that are the foundation of new, growth companies. However, certain impediments make it less likely that these ideas will yield growth companies and jobs in Wisconsin.