Massachusetts report reinforces the importance of regions
Thursday, October 10, 2002
For years, Massachusetts has been setting the standard in analysis for economic development. So when Massachusetts issues a report, it's an event.
EDPros can use these reports to get a graduate level education on economic analysis. Equally important, these reports often use effective graphics to tell their story. Visualizing information and building a story are both important parts of the EDPro toolkit.
In the first major reassessment of the state's economy in 10 years, Massachusett's has released Building a New Prosperity. The report is significant in its focus on regional economies with in the state. It reinforces the notion that in the years ahead, EDPros need to think regionally. Local and state economies will still matter, but regional economies will matter a lot.
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Massachusetts report reinforces the importance of regions
