Research

Applied research, past studies, and impact analysis

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Broaden Impacts of your applied work and research

The Economic Growth Institute has a rich history of research related to equitable economic growth. Our research staff works alongside University of Michigan Faculty by:

  • Identifying and analyzing the workforce implications of the research
  • Targeting stakeholders within industry to provide feedback and insights relevant to the research project
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Learn more about our current and past research projects

Current research includes equitable economic growth for communities and companies.  Projects focus on microeconomics, looking at how the behaviors of programs, communities, and/or companies can accelerate economic growth for all.

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Learn about economic impact analysis

The institute supports communities and nonprofits in understanding the potential economic impacts of changes to their economy. Additionally, we work with industry organizations who want to understand how their business or industry impacts the local economy.