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The 2007 State New Economy Index, released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

Last Updated: August 17, 2007

The 2007 State New Economy Index, released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)shows the extent to which each state is adapting to the maturation of the knowledge-based economy. This report outlines a progressive, innovation-oriented public policy framework designed to foster success in the new global economy. It discusses the following nine key strategies that states can employ:

Align Incentives behind Innovation Economy Fundamentals
Co-Invest in an Innovation Infrastructure
Co-Invest in the Skills of the Workforce
Cultivate Entrepreneurship
Support Industry Clusters
Reduce Business Costs without Reducing the Standard of Living
Boost Productivity
Reorganize Economic Development Efforts
Enlist Federal Help

http://www.itif.org/files/2007_State_New_Economy_Index.pdf

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