The State Economic Handbook 2008 Edition

"We find the data presented in this book to be very helpful in addressing public policy issues on behalf of our members' interests." - James Barrett, President and CEO, Michigan Chamber of Commerce"Having such a broad range of data assembled in one place makes The State Economic Handbook a resource that everyone in economic development can benefit from." - James L. Estep, President and CEO, West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation"The Michigan Houseof Representatives relied on this type of information from Anderson Economic Group to benchmark the economic and educational performance of all 50 states. This book gives lawmakers and government officials a clear understanding of how their state compares to its neighbors, important trends, and its competitive position." - Craig DeRoche, Former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives

"Simply put, The State Economic Handbook provides a wealth of concise, easy-to-read data. It is a must-read for every business, labor and political leader."

- James Hallan, President, Michigan Retailers Association