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An Assessment of Arizona's Economic Competitiveness

Projects Arizona’s economic competitiveness following legislative actions in 2011 and 2012. The recent packages of business tax reductions and enhanced incentives taken individually will boost competitiveness; however, this will be offset by an inability to provide the public infrastructure and…

Arizona Economic Competitiveness Productivity and Prosperity Regional Economics
Productivity and Prosperity

An Overview of the Knowledge Economy, With a Focus on Arizona

Defines and discusses the importance and characteristics of the global knowledge economy, with measurements of the size of the knowledge economy nationally and in Arizona presented. Knowledge is now recognized as the driver of productivity gains and economic growth, leading to a new focus on the…

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Causes of Varying Economic Performance By State

Examines economic growth by state since 2000, particularly during the 2002-07 expansion and during the 2008-09 recession. The varying economic performance across states had little relationship to such factors as a state’s economic diversity or job quality; instead, local factors—such as a state’…

Arizona Economic Performance Job Quality Productivity and Prosperity States
Productivity and Prosperity

The Magnitude and Causes of Arizona's Low Per Capita Income

Explains why incomes in Arizona are below the national average, presents ways in which the shortfall may be addressed, and describes the differences between the various income measures that are available. The average income in Arizona is less than the national average regardless of the source of…

Arizona Income & Earnings Productivity and Prosperity
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A Comparison of Arizona to Nations of Comparable Size

Compares Arizona to 11 nations with developed economies of comparable size on a range of economic and demographic data.

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The Contribution of Universities to Regional Economies

Summarizes the three ways that universities contribute to the local economy: as an economic base industry, as an institution of higher education, and as a research institution. Higher incomes of individuals and the community as a whole, higher-quality jobs, enhanced economic development, and…

Economic Development Economic Impact Nation Productivity and Prosperity Research & Development Value of Education
Productivity and Prosperity

Economic Growth: The Importance of Education and Technological Development

Reviews the lessons economists have learned from investigating growth experiences and income gaps across countries. A country or a region can grow in two ways: it can either catch up with the leading economies or it can be a leading economy itself. The first paradigm applies to many developing…

Economic Growth Income & Earnings Nation Productivity and Prosperity Research & Development
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Preparing for an Arizona of 10 Million People: Meeting the Infrastructure Challenges of Growth

Addresses Arizona’s tremendous infrastructure needs. Its public infrastructure—particularly the transportation system—has not kept pace with the state’s growth; Arizona’s existing physical infrastructure—especially the water infrastructure—is aging; and Arizona continues to grow rapidly,…

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Supply and Demand of "STEM" Occupations in Arizona

Analyzes the employment, degree production, and migration of individuals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a focus on the supply and demand of STEM occupations in Arizona.

Arizona Productivity and Prosperity STEM/High Tech

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