Despite the tepid economic recovery, many communities and regions in the U.S. are having some degree of success with their job creation efforts.  Inquiring minds probably would like to know what magic formula these places are using.  What exactly are they doing and how?  What factors account for the … Read more

Jonathan Morgan is a School of Government faculty member. A widely cited statistic that is generally accepted at face value is that anywhere from 60 to 80 percent of new jobs are created by small and/or existing firms.  What is the basis for this information?  Is this a well-established fact or mere … Read more

Jonathan Morgan is a School of Government faculty member. The latest national employment numbers suggest that the job market is beginning to improve.  However, the unemployment rate for the U.S. remains unchanged at 9.7 percent and the number of under-employed persons continues to rise.  Most expert … Read more