2026
The Economic Benefits and Costs of State and Local Incentives for Clean Energy Projects, Timothy J. Bartik, Gerrit Anderson, Brian J. Asquith, Kathleen Bolter, Kyle Huisman, Iryna V. Lendel, Jeremy Morris, and Sevrin Williams
Publication: Upjohn Institute Technical Reports
The Impact of Operation Metro Surge on Minnesota’s Leisure and Hospitality Sector, Jake Schwitzer, Aaron Rosenthal, and Aaron Sojourner
Publication: Periodical Articles
Michigan's Automotive Workforce Transition, Erik Vasilauskas and Michael Horrigan
Publication: Upjohn Institute Technical Reports
2025
The ‘Abundance Movement’ Needs to Help Distressed Places, Not Just Booming Ones, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Periodical Articles
How Government-Funded Factories Helped a Generation Access the Middle Class, Andrew Garin and Jonathan Rothbaum
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs
Exploring the Landscape of Teacher Applications, Dan Goldhaber, Cyrus Grout, Constance A. Lindsay, Elton Mykerezi, Aaron Sojourner, and Lauren Dachille
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Exploring the Landscape of Teacher Applications, Dan Goldhaber, Cyrus Grout, Constance A. Lindsay, Elton Mykerezi, Aaron Sojourner, and Lauren Dachille
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Exploring the Landscape of Teacher Applications, Dan Goldhaber, Cyrus Grout, Constance A. Lindsay, Elton Mykerezi, Aaron Sojourner, and Lauren Dachille
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Coercion and Monopsony in Modern American Manufacturing: Evidence from Alabama Prison Labor, Susan Helper, Suresh Naidu, Akseli Palomaki, Adam Reich, and Aaron Sojourner
Publication: External Papers and Reports
2024
Race and the Manufacturing Workforce: Opportunities to Expand Growth and Equity in a Rebounding Industry Sector, Benjamin Armstrong, Matthew D. Wilson, and Nichola J. Lowe
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy Papers
Superstars or Black Holes: Are Tech Clusters Causing Stagnation?, Brian J. Asquith
Publication: Journal Articles
Place Distress and Job Growth: Are Recent Job Growth Trends Significantly More Favorable for Distressed Counties?, Timothy J. Bartik, Kathleen Bolter, and Kyle Huisman
Publication: Reports
The Effect of Franchise No-Poaching Restrictions On Worker Earnings, Brian Callaci, Matthew Gibson, Sérgio Pinto, Marshall Steinbaum, and Matt Walsh
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
The Long-Run Impacts of Public Industrial Investment on Local Development and Economic Mobility: Evidence from World War II, Andrew Garin and Jonathan Rothbaum
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Sustainability Practices, Policies, and Business Models of Web-Based Innovation Platforms: Lessons Learned for the Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx), Iryna V. Lendel and Megan Zabik
Publication: Reports
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2023, Brian Pittelko, Iryna V. Lendel, Sevrin Williams, Gunnar Ingle, Sasha Kolomensky, and Kyle Crane
Publication: Reports
Projecting the Demand for Workers in the Production of Lithium-Ion Batteries in the United States, Erik Vasilauskas, Dakota McCracken, and Michael Horrigan
Publication: Reports
2023
Employment, Income, and Poverty in Kalamazoo City Core Neighborhoods, Val Klomparens
Publication: Reports
Southwest Michigan Wage and Benefits Survey: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch Counties, Dakota McCracken, Val Gipper, and Michael Horrigan
Publication: Reports
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2022, Brian Pittelko, Iryna V. Lendel, Kassim Mbwana, and Kami Ehrich
Publication: Reports
How the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Can Anchor U.S. Workforce Development, Matthew D. Wilson, Nichola Lowe, Greg Schrock, Rumana Rabbani, and Allison Forbes
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy and Research Briefs
How the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Can Anchor U.S. Workforce Development, Matthew D. Wilson, Nichola Lowe, Greg Schrock, Rumana Rabbani, and Allison Forbes
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
2022
Centering Work: Integration and Diffusion of Workforce Development within the U.S. Manufacturing Extension Network, Nichola Lowe, Greg Schrock, Matthew D. Wilson, Rumana Rabbani, and Allison Forbes
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Economic Impact of the Montcalm County Wind Energy Project, Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
2021
Automation Workforce Productivity. How Illinois Manufacturers are Adopting Advanced Technologies: An Insight Report on Automation, Workforce, and Productivity, Kathleen Bolter, Nicholas Martens, Kenneth Voytek, and Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2020, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter, Natalie Patten, and Edison Rolle
Publication: Reports
2020
Do Firm Effects Drift? Evidence from Washington Administrative Data, Marta Lachowska, Alexandre Mas, Raffaele D. Saggio, and Stephen A. Woodbury
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Estimating the Economic Impacts of Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort, Jim Robey, Stephen Biddle, Claudette Robey, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, and Kathleen Bolter
Publication: Reports
The Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), 2018, Jim Robey and Kathleen Bolter
Publication: Reports
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2019, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter, Randall W. Eberts, Natalie Patten, and Nick Perttunen
Publication: Reports
Estimating the Impacts of Business Assistance Programs: The Case of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Multi-Year Estimates, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, and Kenneth Voytek
Publication: Presentations
2019
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2018, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Brian Pittelko, and Claudette Robey
Publication: Reports
2018
Helping Manufacturing-Intensive Communities: What Works?, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Reports
What Works to Help Manufacturing-Intensive Local Economies?, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Upjohn Institute Technical Reports
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP): Estimates for Fiscal Year 2017, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Kathleen Bolter, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, and Claudette Robey
Publication: Reports
2017
The National-Level Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Kathleen Bolter, Marie Holler, Nicholas Marsh, Brian Pittelko, and Claudette Robey
Publication: Reports
2015
Evaluation of the Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge Grants: Interim Findings on Multiagency Collaboration and Cluster Progress, Megan Hague Angus, Jeanne Bellotti, Kevin Hollenbeck, and Brittany English
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Measuring Manufacturing : How the Computer and Semiconductor Industries Affect the Numbers and Perceptions, Susan N. Houseman, Editor; Timothy J. Bartik; and Timothy Sturgeon
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Occupational Outlook for the Construction Industry in the Greater Grand Rapids-Holland-Muskegon Region, Brian Pittelko and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
2014
Barriers and Opportunities for Entrepreneurship in Older Industrial Regions, Ziona Austrian and Merissa C. Piazza
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Entrepreneurial Initiatives in Chinese Markets: Why They Are Important and What Firms Need to Know, Chieh-Chen Bowen
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
The Road through the Rust Belt: From Preeminence to Decline to Prosperity, William M. Bowen Editor
Publication: Upjohn Press
Midwestern Urban and Regional Responses to Global Economic Transition, William M. Bowen and Kelly L. Kinahan
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Reasons for Misgivings about Local Economic Development Initiatives, William M. Bowen and Chang-Shik Song
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Lost a Step: The Great Lakes Region and Entrepreneurship, David R. Elkins
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Introduction [to The Road through the Rust Belt], Edward W. Hill
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Measuring Manufacturing: How the Computer and Semiconductor Industries Affect the Numbers and Perceptions, Susan N. Houseman, Timothy J. Bartik, and Timothy Sturgeon
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
The Evolution of Clusters and Implications for the Revival of Old Industrial Cities, Haifeng Qian
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Distinctly Cleveland: How the Arts are Helping to Revitalize Rust Belt Cities, Gregory M. Sadlek and Joan Chase
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
2013
Michigan's Auto Workers: Tracking their Transition during Significant Industry Restructuring, Randall W. Eberts
Publication: Conference Papers
Michigan's Displaced Auto Workers: Using Administrative Data to Track Their Transition during Significant Industry Restructuring, Randall W. Eberts
Publication: Conference Papers
Tracking the Transition of Michigan's Displaced Auto Workers During Significant Restructuring in the Auto Industry, Randall W. Eberts and Kenneth J. Kline
Publication: Reports
State Incentives for Innovation, Star Scientists, and Jobs: Evidence from Biotech, Enrico Moretti and Daniel J. Wilson
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
2012
An Analysis of the Employment Effects of the Washington High Technology Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax Credit: Technical Report, Timothy J. Bartik and Kevin Hollenbeck
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Employment Effects of the Washington High Technology Business and Occupation Tax Credit, Timothy J. Bartik and Kevin Hollenbeck
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Manufacturers' Outsourcing to Staffing Services, Matthew Dey, Susan N. Houseman, and Anne E. Polivka
Publication: Journal Articles
The Debate over the State of U.S. Manufacturing: How the Computer Industry Affects the Numbers and Perceptions, Susan N. Houseman
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Employment Growth from Public Support of Innovation in Small Firms, Albert N. Link and John T. Scott
Publication: Upjohn Press
Introduction [to Employment Growth], Albert N. Link and John T. Scott
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
2011
Offshoring Bias in U.S. Manufacturing, Susan N. Houseman, Christopher Kurz, Paul Lengermann, and Benjamin R. Mandel
Publication: Journal Articles
What Should EDA Fund? Developing a Model for Preassessment of Economic Development Investments, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek, Jacob Duritsky, Kevin O'Brien, Claudette Robey, and Jim Robey
Publication: Journal Articles
2010
Higher Education, the Health Care Industry and Metropolitan Regional Economic Development: What Can "Eds & Meds" Do for the Economic Fortunes of a Metro Area’s Residents?, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Conference Papers
Auto Workers and Their Communities: What We Know, Don't Know, and Would Like to Know, Randall W. Eberts
Publication: Conference Papers
Use of Administrative Data to Track Employees and Firms: The Case of Auto Workers and Their Communities, Randall W. Eberts
Publication: Conference Papers
The Economic Impact of Oaklawn Hospital on the Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
Economic Impact of Pharmacia on Kalamazoo County in 2000, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
The Economic Impact of Oaklawn Hospital on the Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
Sectoral Approaches to Workforce Development: Toward an Effective U.S. Labor-Market Policy, Robert W. Glover and Christopher T. King
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Offshoring Bias in U.S. Manufacturing: Implications for Productivity and Value Added, Susan N. Houseman, Christopher J. Kurz, Paul A. Lengermann, and Benjamin R. Mandel
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Offshoring and the State of American Manufacturing, Susan N. Houseman, Christopher Kurz, Paul A. Lengermann, and Benjamin R. Mandel
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Design and Economic Growth in West Michigan: Survey Findings, Brad R. Watts and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
2009
Where Have All the Michigan Auto Jobs Gone?, Randall W. Eberts and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Sustainable Prosperity in the New Economy?: Business Organization and High-Tech Employment in the United States, William Lazonick
Publication: Upjohn Press
What Should EDA Fund? Developing a Model for Pre-Assessment of Economic Development Investments, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek, Jacob Duritsky, Kevin O'Brien, Claudette Robey, and Jim Robey
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
2008
"Eds and Meds" and Metropolitan Economic Development, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Book Chapters
"Eds & Meds" and Metropolitan Economic Development, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
The Local Economic Impact of "Eds & Meds": How Policies to Expand Universities and Hospitals Affect Metropolitan Economies, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Economic Impact of Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
Who Really Made Your Car?, Thomas H. Klier and James M. Rubenstein
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Who Really Made Your Car?: Restructuring and Geographic Change in the Auto Industry, Thomas H. Klier and James M. Rubenstein
Publication: Upjohn Press
The Parts of Your Vehicle, Thomas Klier and James Rubenstein
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
2007
Entrepreneurship, Geography, and American Economic Growth by Zoltán Ács, and Catherine Armington, Timothy J. Bartik Reviewer
Publication: Reviews
Higher Education, the Health Care Industry, and Metropolitan Regional Economic Development: What Can "Eds & Meds" Do for the Economic Fortunes of a Metro Area's Residents?, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Outsourcing to Staffing Services: How Manufacturers' Use of Staffing Agencies Affects Employment and Productivity Measurement, Matthew Dey, Susan N. Houseman, and Anne E. Polivka
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Externalisation, Délocalisations et Mesurede la Productivité dans L'Industrieaux Etats-Unis, Susan N. Houseman
Publication: Journal Articles
Outsourcing, Offshoring and Productivity Measurement in United States Manufacturing, Susan N. Houseman
Publication: Journal Articles
Outsourcing, Offshoring, and Productivity Measurement in U.S. Manufacturing, Susan N. Houseman
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Subcontratación y Medición de la Productividad en la Industria Estadounidense, Susan N. Houseman
Publication: Journal Articles
2006
Manufacturers' Outsourcing to Employment Services, Matthew Dey, Susan N. Houseman, and Anne E. Polivka
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
2004
Kalamazoo County: Looking to our Past for the Future, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
2003
Thoughts on American Manufacturing Decline and Revitalization, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Thoughts on American Manufacturing Decline and Revitalization, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Basic Aluminum: Alcoa–Rockdale, Texas, and United Steelworkers of America Local 4895, Richard N. Block Editor
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Auto Assembly: General Motors–Lansing, Michigan, and United Automobile Workers Local 652, Richard N. Block Editor and Peter Berg
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
The Effects of Temporary Services and Contracting Out on Low-Skilled Workers: Evidence from Auto Suppliers, Hospitals, and Public Schools, George A. Erickcek, Susan N. Houseman, and Arne L. Kalleberg
Publication: Book Chapters
Automobile Parts: Lear Corporation–Elsie, Michigan, Division and United Automobile Workers Local 1660, Michael L. Moore and Richard N. Block Editor
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Health Care: Sparrow Health System, Lansing, Michigan, and Professional Employees Council of Sparrow Hospital/Michigan Nurses Association, Michael J. Polzin and Peter Berg
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
Economic Impact of State Farm Insurance’s Michigan Operations Center on the Marshall Area and Calhoun County, Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
2002
Start-Up Factories: High Performance Management, Job Quality, and Regional Advantage, Peter Doeringer, Christine Evans-Klock, and David G. Terkla
Publication: Books
Temporary Employment in Auto Supply, George A. Erickcek, Susan N. Houseman, and Arne L. Kalleberg
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter