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Category : Natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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Natural Resources in Michigan's Economic Future
Author: Michigan's Economic Future
Author: Charles BallardPublisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1609171284
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
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 political institutions will help to promote economic recovery and growth.
The Natural Resource Sector of Michigan's Economy
Author: Michigan. Governor (1983-1991 : Blanchard)Publisher:
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Category : Michigan
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Michigan Natural Resources Policy
Author: Cynthia FridgenPublisher:
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Category : Natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 20
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Michigan's Economic Future
Author: Charles L. BallardPublisher: MSU Press
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In the 1950s and 1960s Michigan was one of the world's economic power-houses. Over the last several decades, however, manufacturing has claimed an ever-smaller share of the U.S. economy, and Michigan, with its heavy emphasis on manufacturing, has steadily lost ground. In this thought-provoking book, Charles L. Ballard provides a detailed analysis of Michigan's current economic situation, and points the way to a brighter future. Although manufacturing will continue to play an important role for years to come, the economic conditions of the mid twentieth century have changed, and the brightest prospects for the future are in the high-skill, high-technology sectors of the economy. Thus, education is the key to success in tomorrow's economy. Michigan's foremost challenge is to provide the highly educated, highly skilled workforce that the future economy will demand. This is a daunting challenge, since the educational attainment of Michigan's population lags behind the national average. Ballard demonstrates that a single-minded focus on cutting taxes and public services will not take Michigan where it needs to go. The level of taxation in Michigan is far lower than it once was, and Michigan's archaic tax system is increasingly unable to provide enough resources to make necessary investments for the future. Education policy and public finances take center stage in Michigan's Economic Future, but Ballard also explores other critical policy issues such as transportation, land use, environment, corrections, health care, and anti-poverty programs. Michigan's Economic Future is essential for anyone interested in economic policy for the Great Lakes State.
Michigan
Author: Lawrence M. SommersPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429704259
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Michigan is truly a "Great Lake State": the two peninsulas, many islands, and 3,100 miles of shoreline on four of the Great Lakes give the state a unique location and a diverse physical environment. The natural landscape is largely the result of erosion and deposition of surface materials during the Great Ice Age. Glacial ridges alternate with till plains and lake bottoms to give Michigan a varied topography and great contrasts in soil fertility. The book, through the use of text, photographs, and maps (drawn especially for this volume by Sherman Hollander), stresses the relationships between this varied natural resource base and the economic, social, and political geography of Michigan. Emphasis is placed on the demographic character, the historical background, and the natural and human resources that have led to Michigan becoming one of the principal manufacturing states in the United States. The book also looks at agriculture and recreation and tourism, which, along with manufacturing, are the major bases of the state's economic development. The regional coverage focuses on the urban dominance of Detroit. This comprehensive overview of Michigan geography closes with an analysis of some of the major quality of life issues in the state and a short glimpse into the future.
Status and Potential of Michigan Natural Resources
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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List of Publications
Author: North Central Forest Experiment Station (Saint Paul, Minn.)Publisher:
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Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Forecast Michigan
Author: David L. SkolePublisher:
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Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
University of Michigan Official Publication
Author: Publisher: UM Libraries
ISBN:
Category : Education, Higher
Languages : en
Pages : 986
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