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Table of Contents
Welcome to the New Economy

New Economy Characteristics
Technology is a Given
Globalism is Here to Stay
Knowledge Builds Wealth
People Are the Most Important Raw Material
There's No Such Thing as a Smooth Ride
Competition is Relentless
Alliances Are the Way to Get Things Done
Place Still Matters—But for Different Reasons

Making Public Policy Choices for People and Places
Implications for Policy Makers: The Nuts and Bolts of Operating in the New Economy

Ideas for Supporting People and Places in the New Economy

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