The Future of the Great Lakes Region

The Great Lakes region---home to 50 million people in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin---has become a fixture in our national political discourse. Many of the country's social, economic, and political challenges are being played out here. Despite a decade of job loss,...

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Published in:Policy File 2017
Main Authors: Pendall, Rolf, Poethig, Erika C, Treskon, Mark, Blumenthal, Emily
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Economic policy
Social conditions & trends
Urban Institute
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Summary:The Great Lakes region---home to 50 million people in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin---has become a fixture in our national political discourse. Many of the country's social, economic, and political challenges are being played out here. Despite a decade of job loss, demographic shifts, and falling household incomes, evidence suggests the area has strong foundations capable of sustaining future growth and prosperity. By building on these strengths, the Great Lakes region can rewrite its Rust Belt narrative as a story of resurgence. In addition to offering a glimpse into the region's past and future challenges and promise, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of recent economic, demographic, and social trends in the region, coupled with projections on how those trends will play out between now and 2040.