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Hardcover $45.00 ISBN: 9780815755562 Published April 2008

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Retooling for Growth

Building a 21st Century Economy in America's Older Industrial Areas

 Retooling for Growth
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Richard M. McGahey and Jennifer S. Vey

437 pages | 6 x 9

In this collection of essays, experts present new frameworks, cutting-edge analysis, and innovative policy solutions through which the nation's government, business, civic, and community leaders can sculpt a sustainable and supportable economy for older industrial areas. Including such ideas as reshaping the role of public agencies, the workforce, business organizations, and technology, this book offers solutions that addresses challenges such as fostering entrepreneurship, reducing poverty and inequality, and maintaining and augmenting the number of skilled professionals who reside and work in a community, among others.

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