Former professor Dr. David Birch of MIT found that up to 80% of job growth in any community is generated by the businesses already located there and not by attraction efforts. Economic development in ...

Economic resilience is a multifaceted concept that encompasses the capacity of regional economies to absorb external shocks, adapt to changing environments, and recover robustly while continuing ...

Economic development is a subject that is frequently in the news. The topic is discussed in political, academic, social and business settings. The definition of economic development is varied, but the ...

Two development concepts at Burke Lakefront Airport are now circulating to help residents envision what might be possible on the land. Why it matters: The 450-acre site has long been one of ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. At Pew Research Center, we study people’s economic lives — from who counts as ...