In many ways, individual U.S. states are like 50 laboratories where differing public policy, industry focus, and economic development strategies are tried and tested. Different approaches yield different results and some states become more competitive – gaining a larger share of total job creation — while others struggle and lose share, according to authors Robison and Sentz.
So where are MA's job growth competitive advantages?
Education, technology and health.
Where are Worcester's job growth competitive advantages?
Bars, package stores, and publishing.
Well, maybe not publishing.
