Economic Restructuring of the American Midwest: Proceedings of the Midwest Economic Restructuring Conference of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

by Richard D. Bingham (Editor), Randall W. Eberts (Editor)

Overview

Proceedings of the Midwest Economic Restructuring Conference of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792390664
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	07/31/1990
Edition description:	1990
Pages:	338
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1 Overview.- 2 Akron, Ohio: Regional Economy at the Turning Point.- 3 Buffalo, New York: Region of No Illusions.- Chicago, Illinois: Reaping the Benefits of Size and Diversity.- Cleveland, Ohio: Manufacturing Matters, Services are Strengthened But Earnings Erode.- Dayton, Ohio: A Dramatic Rebound.- Detroit, Michigan: An Economy Still Driven by Automobiles.- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: All Is Not Lost.- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: From Steel Town to Advanced Technology Center.- Syracuse, New York: A Reflection of the National Economy.- Youngstown/Warren, Ohio: A Reflection of the Boom and Bust of the Steel Industry.- The Future of the Midwest Economy: Two Scenarios.- References.- Author Biographical Sketches.

Editorial Reviews

I recommend this book to the interested readers in such scientific fields as geography, economy, sociology and urban planning. I am sure it will be of benefit to politicians and regional planners in Europe where some cities and regions are confronted with similar problems.Geo-Journal

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