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Michigan's Transition to a
Knowledge-Based Economy:
First Annual Progress Report
This is Michigan Future's first annual report on Michigan's transition to a knowledge-based economy. The progress we make in this transition will, in large part, determine whether once again Michigan enjoys high prosperity.

Obviously the Michigan economy has been dreadful this decade. An unprecedented seven consecutive years of job losses. At the bottom of the national rankings in both employment and per capita income. This is largely because the engine that still drives the Michigan economy is the troubled domestic auto industry. So for the foreseeable future, until the Detroit Three automakers stabilize, Michigan's economy will continue to lag the nation.
(click here for the full report)

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A New Agenda for a New Michigan
Michigan’s economy is reeling from an unprecedented six consecutive years of declining employment—maybe most worrisome, the past three years during a national economic expansion. There is widespread concern that what comes next will not be a good as what has been lost. (click here for the full report)

 A New Path to Prosperity?: Manufacturing and Knowledge-Based Industries As Drivers of Economic Growth

 Michigan Workers in the Boom Years:  Employment and Emplyoment Earnings 1991-2000 
  (Table I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI)

 Revitalizing Michigan's Central Cities: A Vision and Framework for Action

 Connecting the Urban Poor to Work: A Framework and Strategy for Action

 Pathway to Good Paying Careers: How Young Adults Obtain Good-Paying Jobs Without Four-Year Degrees