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

ISBN-13: 9780792390664 / Angielski / Twarda / 1990 / 338 str.

Richard D. Bingham; Randall W. Eberts

Opis

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

Recenzje

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

Spis treści

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.