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Suburban Growth Outpaces Urban Expansion In The U.S. Housing Market, With The South Leading On All Fronts

Companies looking for sites need to consider adjacent housing, particularly when interested in attracting a young, skilled workforce. Where once, younger workers preferred city life, growth is now...

The Urban Institute

Revitalizing a Tribal Economy through Cultural Connection

Sicangu Co (formerly known as Rosebud Economic Development) in South Dakota has taken steps to leverage the reservation’s wealth of resources, in both people and land, and to center Lakota culture...

 The Economic Value of Ohio University

Analysis of the Economic Impact and Return on Investment of Education: The Economic Value of Ohio University

An economic impact study conducted for Ohio University indicates that Ohio University, its students and statewide alumni added $2.9 billion in income to the state economy in 2016-17. That represents...

The Brookings Institute

How research universities are evolving to strengthen regional economies

There is a wide body of literature documenting the positive economic impact of research universities. Regions that became home to a land grant university over a century ago have stronger economies...

NAIOP Research Foundation

Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2024 U.S. Edition

This annual study, published by the NAIOP Research Foundation, measures the contribution to GDP, salaries and wages generated and jobs supported from the development and operations of commercial real...

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Global Labor Rate Comparisons: The Impact on Manufacturing Location Decisions and Reshoring

The centerpiece of location decision making is often the comparison of labor rates in various countries. While labor rates alone are not sufficient to make a fully informed decision, it is the...

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A Look Ahead: How modern manufacturers can create positive perceptions with the US public

The central focus of this study is to better understand the US public perception of the manufacturing industry. Specifically, this study examines what Americans want (or don’t want) in a career, how...

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Research on the Economic Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana

The economic benefits of legalizing marijuana have already been apparent as the first states have moved to change their legal positions. Overall, legal marijuana could mean a big push for state...

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Living Near Green Spaces and the Impact on Populations

In a new study that could influence site selection by citing quality of life factors, researchers at the journal Planetary Health found that living near parks and lakes can improve mental health for...

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Is Your Supply Chain Trustworthy?

Executives can overestimate customer trust in their organizations' operation. Here is how to close the gap to create more reliable supply chains, improve performance and ensure continued trust.