Title
A Database for Measuring Industrial and Occupational Strengths and Potential in Michigan’s Economic Regions
Project Dates
11/13/2006 - 06/30/2008
Description
Researchers developed a database that included analysis of each of Michigan's economic region's industrial strengths and potential strengths in different "export-base industries." The MERIOD (Michigan Economic Region Industrial and Occupational Development) database surveyed specialized industries and high-growth industries in each of the fifteen metro areas. It identified export-based industries to the six-digit NAICS level and explored recent growth trends in these industries in both the Michigan metro area and at the national level. These data and analyses provided MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) and regional economic developers in Michigan with insight into potential industry targets for better informed policy decisions.
Sponsorship
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Subject Area
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; Regional policy and planning; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; Job skills and standards
Publications
Industrial and Occupational Strengths and Potential in Michigan’s Economic Regions: A Description and Presentation of a New Database, Timothy J. Bartik, George Erickcek, Wei-Jang Huang (2007)