Study by Michigan Future Inc. and a UM Economist

Excerpt:

According to the researchers, the plan for economic vitality is clear. Michigan must:

• Place a higher value on learning and entrepreneurship;

• Create places where young, talented individuals want to live (e.g., vibrant central city neighborhoods;

• Ensure the long-term success of its higher-education system by expanding public investment;

• Transform teaching and learning to align with the realities of a "flattening" world; and

• Develop new private and public-sector leadership that is clearly focused on preparing, retaining and attracting talent — not re-creating the old economy.

http://www.ur.umich.edu/0809/Apr13_09/29.php