Policy & Data
Understanding State Economies via Industry Studies
Paper describes key analytical concepts that have shaped some of the most effective efforts in state economic development research and policy formulation.
Skill Assessment, Job Placement, and Training: What Can Be Learned from the Temporary Help/Staffing Industry?
Final report of project entitled the "Rural Economic and Community Development State Policy Academy."
Policy Institute 1: Snowbird, Utah
Document contains conference agenda for Investing in People: Workforce Policy Institute I hosted in Snowbird, Utah.
Workforce Development: Building Statewide Systems
Paper examines changing labor markets, declining living standards, and the need for modernization of job training programs within workforce development policy.
Southwest IAF Vision for Work
Document presents platform of Southwest IAF.
Rethinking State Development Policies and Programs
This report created to educate Governors about long-range economic development policy and the decisions they make related to new business investment and expansion of existing firms.
Rural Telecommunications Meeting Summary
Summary of meeting of telecommunications and rural development professionals from across the United States held to review the status of rural telecommunications and to recommend courses of action to advance the field.
Globalization and The North American Free Trade Agreement
Index of 1993 Conference "Globalization and the North American Free Trade Agreement:Impact on Rural Communities" Participants and Schedule.
Global Competitors: Local Incentives in Latin America
Paper presents a preliminary report on a project at the University of Texas which was then developing a comprehensive database on regional location incentives and relative regional competiveness.
Every Step Seems Down: The Chaos of Labor Market Entry and Promotion
Argument examines the labor market from the perspective of working families and argues need to change dramatically how labor market think about "good jobs."
Skills For Industrial Modernization
Report presents a national strategy to enhance the skills of workers in America's industrial foundation of small and midsized manufacturing firms.
Empowered Problem-Solving Teams at Motorola
Paper briefly outlines Motorola Inc.'s mission statement and corporate ideolo