Michigan's economic future : a new look / Charles L. Ballard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ballard, Charles L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic forecasting--Michigan.

Economic forecasting.

Michigan--Economic conditions--21st century.

Michigan.

Michigan--Economic policy--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (287 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

East Lansing : Michigan State University Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This accessible, engaging text examines the impact of the trends that have shaped Michigan's economy, and offers innovative solutions to the current economic crisis. Charles Ballard's illuminating book explores the structure of Michigan's economy, including its roots in agriculture, the rise and fall of the automotive industry, and the long-term decline of manufacturing. Ballard proposes that investing in education to create a highly skilled workforce can help Michigan's people to compete in the rapidly evolving global economy. Discussing the state's transportation infrastructure, environm

Contents:

An overview of the Michigan economy

Michigan's human resources

Michigan's physical resources: transportation, land, and environment

Michigan in the world economy

Other budget-related issues and policies in Michigan

The tax system in Michigan

What will Michigan's economy be like in 2030?.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-62895-095-1

1-60917-128-4

OCLC:

774285403