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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
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