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The Recession Is Over — Let The Brain Drain Resume
With all the talk about the recession ending, we should celebrate, right? Not so fast. For those looking to stem brain drain, the end of the national recession is a mixed blessing. »
Getting Jobs in Michigan
Just because packing your bag is the "hot" thing to do doesn't mean it is your only option. There are plenty of young people finding work in Michigan. »
‘Pure Washtenaw’ Campaign an Awesome Idea
Kate Rose, a recent MSU grad and current Google employee, has been blogging about how Ann Arbor can attract young people like herself. She recently proposed a “Pure Washtenaw" campaign, modeled after the wildly popular "Pure Michigan." »
Ohio Uses Wrong Tool in Brain Drain Battle
Ohio’s most recent initiative to counter brain drain is called the “Grants for Grads Program." The program gives down payment aid to graduates to encourage them to buy a house in Ohio. But Michigan should not follow Ohio’s lead. »
Keeping Out-Of-Staters in Michigan
The problem isn’t only that Michiganders are leaving, but that people from other states aren’t coming. According to Michigan’s State Demographer Ken Darga, Michigan used to attract a lot of out of staters, but that inflow is shrinking. »
Is Michigan a ‘Sticky’ State?
Michigan ranks high on the list of "Sticky" states, or states where people were born and stay into adulthood. But on a list of "Magnet" states (a measure of incoming people), Michigan is almost at the bottom. »
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