Eleven papers explore means of renewing prosperity in mid-western industrial cities of the United States. The editors write that some of the chapters ＂are predicated upon the commonly shared
point of view that the role of markets in these cities is often either misunderstood or insufficiently understood＂ and that most ＂share the perspective that one of the keys to renewed
prosperity is found in an increased appreciation of markets and the institutions that enable, support, and constrain them.＂ Papers address such topics as tax expenditures and growth, the
evolution of industrial clusters, workforce development policies, the role of the arts and humanities in promoting regional prosperity, energy policies and practices, engagement with Chinese
markets, and the role of the nonprofit and public sectors in encouraging locally based entrepreneurial culture. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
