The reality of factory work in America
Two terrific articles describe the present and future of factory work in America. The
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Michigan’s Transition to a Knowledge-based Economy: Fourth Annual Progress Report
This is Michigan Future’s annual report on Michigan’s transition to a knowledge-based economy. How well Michigan does in this transition will, in large part, determine whether we get more prosperous or poorer. As we detailed in our
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Lou’s 4th annual progress report presentation
The following presentation is an overview of the 4th Annual Progress update on Michigan’s transition to a knowledge-based economy. The presentations
Paul Hillegonds: The Next Fifty Years in Michigan
Paul Hillegonds – Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, DTE Energy and Board member, Michigan Future, Inc. – in celebration of Grand Valley State
Young Talent in the Great Lakes: How Michigan Is Faring?
This report is part of the Michigan Future, Inc. New Agenda for a New Michigan project. Its focus is on identifying a path to better position Michigan
The Reducing Chronic Unemployment Initiative
In May, 2001 the Hudson-Webber Foundation (HWF) launched the Reducing Chronic Unemployment Initiative (RCUI). It was undertaken because far too many Detroiters
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Quick updates
Some interesting press coverage of topics I have written about recently. Worth reading. On the topic of welcoming to all (see my pledge
Let the marketplace set higher education prices
Economics 101: The marketplace sets prices that balance the interests of those buying and selling a product; price controls don’t work; consumers are rational. Seems like our politicians and the
Progress on public investments?
Finally some good news on the public investment front. As you know, our research has led us to believe that public investments in preparing, retaining and attracting talent are the key to positioning Michigan
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