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Metropolitan Michigan Knowledge Economy Indicators
June 2005

The transformation from an industrial to a knowledge-based economy at the close of the twentieth century has been well documented by scholars of planning and economics. Cities and their metropolitan areas are critical to this transition to an economy based on knowledge. A knowledge-based economy is strongly linked to the creation of highly-skilled, well-paying jobs. The knowledge economy affects existing enterprises, while also offering opportunities for new and emerging enterprises to offer new products and services.

Principal Authors:
Rex L. LaMore, Jimish Gandhi, John Melcher, Faron Supanich-Goldner, Kyle Wilkes, Contributors: Kenneth E. Corey, Mark Wilson

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The Dollars and Sense of Cultural Economic Development: Summary Report of Michigan's Cultural Capacity
June 2005

As the economic landscape is transformed from a manufacturing to knowledge economy, Michigan communities are also changing their understanding of the role that arts and culture play in the globally competitive environment. Creative and cultural assets in local communities are seen as both a source of jobs and an important factor in increasing community competitiveness. The convergence of creativity and technology are critical to inventing our way to prosperity.

Prepared by: Laleah Fernandez, Naren Garg, Rex L. LaMore

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E-Briefs
Winter 2005


E-briefs highlight how businesses are making innovative use of digital technologies to improve their business practices.

Thomas Adelaar, Diane Doberneck

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The Causes and Consequences of Concentrated Urban Poverty
February 2005

This literature review summarizes research on the causes (economic transformation, economic segregation, racial segregation, urban policy, and individual explanations) and the consequences (social organization, economic and institutional effects) of concentrated poverty in urban areas. It concludes with research-based implications for public policy.

Catherine E. Kuhn

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