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The authors describe several regional development-assessment methods and subsequently apply them in a comparative development level analysis of the Slovenian and Croatian municipalities. The aim is to compare performance and suitability of several parametric and non-parametric ranking methods and to develop a suitable multivariate methodological framework for distinguishing development level of particular territorial units.

This paper addresses a central problem for economic analysis and public policy in Europe.

The study looks at the distribution of Italian ICT activities across space, focusing on the effects of such a distribution on value added, investment and employment.

Results of the study indicate that Hartford County and the Connecticut economy benefit greatly from the University of Connecticut Health Center. The impact analysis shows a strong positive effect from continuing operations of the health center.

The report provides an overview of Hawaiis Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism achievements in 2003 and outlines its goals for the future.

Commissioned by the Arizona Department of Commerce, the information will be used to assist in the preparation of the state’s plan for improving Arizona’s business climate in support of technology industries. The report has four primary components.

The statewide economic study identifies the area’s leading economic activities. The information may then be used to assess the opportunities and constraints of Arizona and its various communities. The report is divided into five components.

The report by the Providence Foundation, the Rhode Island Economic Policy Council and New Commons, Inc. builds on the citys strengths, highlighting 52 projects for implementation over the next five years. Specifically, the report calls for increased support of Brown Universitys computer science, biomedical research, public health, brain science, and materials and manufacturing science research programs.

In 2003 the Washington Technology Alliance convened a statewide task force, conducted surveys and research, and formulated recommendations.

This 2003 report assesses Washingtons progress in building its technology-based economy and compares it to its peer states in various measures relating to education, research capacity, and entrepreneurial climate. It concludes that if the state is to maintain the national position it has held until now as a center for innovation and entrepreneurship, it must address a number of areas in its K-12 and higher education systems, attract additional talent and funding to its research institutions, and build support for new and emerging companies.