News tagged with business growth

Build it and they will come? Think again

When it comes to economic development in American cities, the trusted old theory "If you build it, they will come" may not work, a Michigan State University sociologist argues in a new study.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 24, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 3

The downside -- and surprising upside - of microcredit

Microcredit, which involves giving small loans to very small businesses in an effort to promote entrepreneurship, has been widely touted as a way to reduce poverty and stimulate economic growth. A multitude of both non- and ...

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created Jun 09, 2011 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study Shows Atlanta Kills Off Start-Up Companies

(PhysOrg.com) -- Atlanta is poised to become the nation’s poster child for how to kill off a burgeoning industry. A new study by professors at Georgia Tech reveals that the city’s reputation as a high technology ...

Technology / Business

created Sep 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Japan electronic giants eye chip merger: reports

Three of Japan's biggest electronics companies are to join forces in a chip-making venture, according to reports, days after a swathe of dire results from a sector struggling to compete globally.

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created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

California economic climate sunnier than thought

(PhysOrg.com) -- Location, location, location. That's what UC Irvine economics professor David Neumark says is key to understanding how California's economy has managed to stay in line with or surpass the national growth ...

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created May 19, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1