Economic Development – Moving beyond job growth

Rising numbers of jobs, does not necessarily yield more prosperous, inclusive communities.

Today the U.S. economy has more jobs than before the recession, as do most metro economies. Yet many workers and households are not better off.

It’s time to change how leaders benchmark progress and measure metro economic success.

Amy Liu

Full Story: http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/the-avenue/posts/2016/02/01-moving-beyond-job-growth-liu