Michigan's Economic Future A New Look

Name: Michigan's Economic Future A New Look
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ISBN: 9780870139932

ISBN-10: 0870139932

ISBN-13: 9780870139932

Edition: 2010

Authors: Charles Ballard

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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, environment, public expenditures, and tax system, Ballard describes how changes in attitudes, policies, and…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Publication date: 9/15/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 262
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



An Overview of the Michigan Economy



Michigan's Human Resources



Michigan's Physical Resources: Transportation, Land, and Environment



Michigan and 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?


Index