The Future is Now: Akron’s Dynamic and Inclusive Economy

Iryna Lendel, Iryna Demko, Merissa Piazza, Matthew Ellerbrock

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    Abstract

    <p> <ul> <li> The economic trends in Northeast Ohio (NEO) over the last 20 years are typical of the Midwest region, with a positive increase in output outpaced by the state of Ohio, and the United States <br/> <br/> </li> <li> The double recessions of 2001 and 2007-2009 show a deeper output decline in NEO than in comparable Midwest regions and the United States <br/> <br/> </li> <li> Traditionally, industries with high regional specialization that have a competitive advantage and drive regional economies are called economic base industries <br/> <br/> </li> <li> Groups of Regional Industry Drivers (GRIDs) are part of the economic base of a region 2 </li> </ul></p>
    Original languageAmerican English
    StatePublished - Jul 24 2019

    Keywords

    • Economic Development
    • Economic Analysis of Cities and Regions
    • Performance of Economic Clusters

    Disciplines

    • Urban Studies and Planning

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