Growing Business in Delaware: The Politics of Job Creation in a Small State

In this fourth book by the authors' about public affairs in Delaware, the state's strategies to maintain a business-friendly environment are examined, especially by awarding grants and loans to grow businesses and jobs. The book addresses the nation's 2008-2014 Great Recession that was very severe in Delaware. Among the large Delaware employers that disappeared were Chrysler, General Motors, and Avon. Meanwhile, DuPont cut many jobs, while MBNA's sale to Bank of America also caused many job losses. This small state's efforts to deal with this overwhelming crisis are analyzed. Accordingly, the book is timely regarding politics and policy choices involving jobs, competition with other states, and a host of other problems.

Among the features analyzed are: the state’s transition from a passive to a proactive management
approach, in-depth analyses of certain prominent companies awarded state funding to create jobs, as well as a broader spectrum of firms receiving similar kinds of subsidies to create or retain employment , along with the permeation of politics involving variously the media, political parties, special interests, government, business leaders, citizen groups. The authors conclude, what lessons they have learned from their study.
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Growing Business in Delaware: The Politics of Job Creation in a Small State

In this fourth book by the authors' about public affairs in Delaware, the state's strategies to maintain a business-friendly environment are examined, especially by awarding grants and loans to grow businesses and jobs. The book addresses the nation's 2008-2014 Great Recession that was very severe in Delaware. Among the large Delaware employers that disappeared were Chrysler, General Motors, and Avon. Meanwhile, DuPont cut many jobs, while MBNA's sale to Bank of America also caused many job losses. This small state's efforts to deal with this overwhelming crisis are analyzed. Accordingly, the book is timely regarding politics and policy choices involving jobs, competition with other states, and a host of other problems.

Among the features analyzed are: the state’s transition from a passive to a proactive management
approach, in-depth analyses of certain prominent companies awarded state funding to create jobs, as well as a broader spectrum of firms receiving similar kinds of subsidies to create or retain employment , along with the permeation of politics involving variously the media, political parties, special interests, government, business leaders, citizen groups. The authors conclude, what lessons they have learned from their study.
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Growing Business in Delaware: The Politics of Job Creation in a Small State

Growing Business in Delaware: The Politics of Job Creation in a Small State

Growing Business in Delaware: The Politics of Job Creation in a Small State

Growing Business in Delaware: The Politics of Job Creation in a Small State

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In this fourth book by the authors' about public affairs in Delaware, the state's strategies to maintain a business-friendly environment are examined, especially by awarding grants and loans to grow businesses and jobs. The book addresses the nation's 2008-2014 Great Recession that was very severe in Delaware. Among the large Delaware employers that disappeared were Chrysler, General Motors, and Avon. Meanwhile, DuPont cut many jobs, while MBNA's sale to Bank of America also caused many job losses. This small state's efforts to deal with this overwhelming crisis are analyzed. Accordingly, the book is timely regarding politics and policy choices involving jobs, competition with other states, and a host of other problems.

Among the features analyzed are: the state’s transition from a passive to a proactive management
approach, in-depth analyses of certain prominent companies awarded state funding to create jobs, as well as a broader spectrum of firms receiving similar kinds of subsidies to create or retain employment , along with the permeation of politics involving variously the media, political parties, special interests, government, business leaders, citizen groups. The authors conclude, what lessons they have learned from their study.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781611495959
Publisher: University Press Copublishing Division
Publication date: 12/09/2015
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 254
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

William W. Boyer is The Charles Polk Messick Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Delaware.

Edward C. Ratledge is director of the Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research, College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy and associate professor, School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware.

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Preface
Map of Delaware
Introduction
Chapter 1: Astrazeneca
Chapter 2: Delaware's Port
Chapter 3: Wilmington's Riverfront
Chapter 4: Fisker Automotive
Chapter 5: Bloom Energy
Chapter 6: Delaware City Refinery
Chapter 7: A Potpourri of Grants
Chapter 8: Growing Business and Jobs by Other Means
Chapter 9: Politics of Economic Development
Chapter 10: Lessons Learned
Selected Bibliography
Index
About The Authors
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