By Keion Harris, University of Michigan and Stephanie Leiser, University of Michigan
Detroit’s borders encompass 139 square miles, a footprint large enough to fit Manhattan,...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
Economic development is often measured by billion-dollar investments, ribbon cuttings, and job announcements. Those milestones matter, but they don’t...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
Approaching $5 per gallon...
Gas prices are climbing, and for businesses, this isn’t just a nuisance – it’s a margin...
By Mark S. Lee, Contributing Columnist
Professional sports have always been about competition, passion, and civic pride. But in today’s economy, sports franchises are also...
By Gidon Jakar, University of Florida
Detroit’s population reportedly grew in 2023 for the first time in 60 years, a trend that has continued in recent years....
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by D. Brian Blank, Mississippi State University and Brandy Hadley, Appalachian State University
The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in an unusual place:...
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by Amanda McMillan Lequieu, Drexel...
