Strong Places

Strong Places
Water flows over a dam and cascades
New labor market definition centers on how job changes spill over between counties
Research Highlights
Water flows over a dam and cascades
New labor market definition centers on how job changes spill over between counties
Timothy J. Bartik
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Birth rates fall but good planning can help counties handle population declines
Brian Asquith
Tim Bartik talking to Mike Horrigan
Video discussion: Tim Bartik on targeted policies for distressed communities
Timothy J. Bartik, Michael Horrigan
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Commentary & Analysis
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Six lessons for tuition-free college programs from the Columbus Promise
Michelle Miller-Adams, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Bridget Timmeney, Kyle Huisman
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The booming American cities of the 21st century are not just the ones you think
Woman points at building in a development model while others look on
What standards make sense for economic development tax incentives?
Welcome sign for Marshall, Michigan, which is near the proposed Ford battery megasite
Analysis: State incentives for Ford battery plant in Michigan should yield solid returns
Timothy J. Bartik
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Experts
Ben Damerow
Senior Director, Center for Workforce Innovation and Solutions
Brad J. Hershbein
Senior Economist and Deputy Director of Research
Brian Asquith
Economist
Iryna Lendel
Senior Director of Regional Economic and Community Development
Kathleen Bolter
Project Manager, Policies for Place Initiative
Lee Adams
Director of Community Development
Michelle Miller-Adams
Senior Researcher
Timothy J. Bartik
Senior Economist
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The South surges while the Northeast lags behind: New Hires Quality Index
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Real wage growth stalling for newly hired workers: Special Labor Day New Hires Quality Index
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Tech industry 'no-poach' agreements hurt worker pay and satisfaction
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Labor market shows signs of cooling despite gains in New Hires Quality Index