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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioAn Economic Plan for the Commonwealth: Unleashing the Assets of Metropolitan Pennsylvania

Bruce Katz and Amy Liu, March 31, 2008, The Brookings Institution

An Economic Plan for the Commonwealth: Unleashing the Assets of Metropolitan PennsylvaniaIn Pennsylvania, the next major presidential primary state, concerns about the economy loom large. A true federal economic agenda for the Commonwealth must empower state and local innovators to leverage the core assets of the nation's economy--innovation, infrastructure, human capital and quality places--where those assets are located: Pennsylvania’s many small and large metropolitan areas. Read More

Competitiveness, Transportation, Pennsylvania, U.S. Economic Growth, Economic Development

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Save to My PortfolioThe Political Geography of Pennsylvania: Not Another Rust Belt State

William H. Frey and Ruy Teixeira, April 2008, The Brookings Institution

In the first in a series of reports on the demographic and political dynamics under way in 10 “battleground” states that will be crucial in deciding the 2008 election, the authors examine the political geography of Pennsylvania to explore whether the state will become more Democratic, remain closely divided or even go Republican for the first time in five elections. Read More

Demographics, U.S. Politics, Pennsylvania, Regions and States, Elections

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Save to My PortfolioPennsylvania Speaks: The Democratic Contest Will Continue

William A. Galston, April 23, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Pennsylvania Speaks: The Democratic Contest Will ContinueIn the Pennsylvania primary, Hillary Clinton won an overwhelming victory, writes senior fellow William Galston. These results have quieted calls for her to leave the race and will probably slow the steady flow of superdelegates to Obama. Nonetheless, her path to the nomination remains steep. Read More

U.S. Politics, Demographics, Elections, Pennsylvania, Polling and Public Opinion

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Save to My PortfolioObama Criticized for 'Bitter' Blue-Collar Remarks

Sherry Linkon, Reihan Salam and Ruy Teixeira, April 14, 2008, NPR Talk of the Nation

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioPennsylvania Economic Revival Lies in its Metro Assets

Bruce Katz, Amy Liu and Steve Wray, April 14, 2008, The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Save to My PortfolioMetropolitan Pennsylvania

Amy Liu, April 01, 2008

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioPhilly's Many Walkable "Center Cities"

Christopher B. Leinberger, February 20, 2008, Philadelphia Daily News

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBack to Prosperity: A Competitive Agenda for Renewing Pennsylvania

Bruce Katz, May 18, 2007, The Congress for the New Urbanism

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioPennsylvania Must Speed Up Reforms to Prosper: Growth Remains Slow Despite Hint of Progress

Amy Liu, Mark Muro and Rebecca Sohmer, April 08, 2007, The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA)

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCommitting to Prosperity: Moving Forward on the Agenda to Renew Pennsylvania

March 2007, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioNew Goals and Outcomes for Temporary Assistance: State Choices in the Decade after Enactment

Margy Waller and Shawn Fremstad, August 2006, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioHigher Education in Pennsylvania: A Competitive Asset for Communities

Jennifer S. Vey, December 2005, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioGetting the Market Right for Working Families

Bruce Katz, June 14, 2005, Philadelphia City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioPennsylvania Can't Afford 2 Economies

Bruce Katz and Matt Fellowes, April 08, 2005, The Philadelphia Inquirer

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Broader Context for Vacant Land

Bruce Katz, April 07, 2005, Flint Land Bank Authority Forum

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Price Is Wrong (Philadelphia)

Bruce Katz and Matt Fellowes, April 04, 2005, A Breakfast Briefing with Brookings

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioOne Year Later Change Is Happening in Pennsylvania

Bruce Katz and Mark Muro, 19-Dec-04, The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA)

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Bruce Katz

Vice President and Director, Metropolitan Policy Program
The Adeline M. and Alfred I. Johnson Chair in Urban and Metropolitan Policy

Bruce Katz, vice president and founding director of the Metropolitan Policy Program, regularly advises national, state, regional and municipal leaders on policy reforms that advance the competitiveness of metropolitan areas.
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Amy Liu is deputy director of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program. Her policy studies include economic competitiveness, metropolitan growth and development, governance reforms, urban reinvestment, and social equity.


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“Together the 16 metropolitan areas generate 92 percent of the state’s GDP. So, they are the jobs and opportunity hubs for the state … Pennsylvania’s health and vitality are very much dependent on these places.”

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ExpertWilliam Galston

Bill Galston, the Ezra K. Zilkha Chair in Governance Studies, is an expert on domestic policy, political campaigns and elections. His research focuses on designing a new social contract and the implications of political polarization.

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