Economic Currents:
The State of the State Economy In the face of high energy costs and a cooling housing market, the Massachusetts economy appears to be stuck in neutral. »Download PDF (613 kb)
The Measure of Massachusetts This section presents the University of Massachusetts Economic Indexes, employment, labor force and income data, confidence indexes and more. »Download PDF (447 kb)
Massachusetts medical devices:
Leveraging the region’s capabilities Michael H. Best
The medical devices sector is already established and growing in Massachusetts.
A powerful new data base helps demonstrate the industry’s range and scope. »Download PDF (913 kb)
Manufacturing biotechnology in Massachusetts Shiri M. Breznitz
The Massachusetts biotechnology sector is among the largest and leading biotech
clusters in the nation and world. But most biotech firms do not manufacture in the state. »Download PDF (359 kb)
The Commonwealth’s industrial land dilemma:
Lessons from the Route 146 Corridor Zenia Kotval and John Mullin
In some parts of the Commonwealth, a mismatch exists between industrial need
and an adequate supply of industrial land. »Download PDF (146 kb)