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- Creators: Soleri, Paolo, 1919-2013
- Creators: Rex, Tom R.
Innovation—introducing something new—in the 21st century mostly derives from technological advances. Innovation drives the modern economy, leading to gains in productivity and prosperity. In this edition of Indicator Insight, author Tom Rex discusses innovation in Arizona in terms of human capital, financial capital, and high-technology employment.
Author Tom Rex discusses how the long downward trend in high-technology industries in Arizona continued over the last decade.
Economic development leaders and public officials throughout the country are tending to the effects of a sour economy and huge state budget deficits when they would rather be creating quality jobs and new economy assets. According to the most prominent thinking on today’s knowledge economy, locally developed and exported technology will be the primary economic differentiator between future winners and losers. Thus, with long-term fiscal and economic health at stake, the 50-state race is on for advantages and leadership in science and technology. This report sheds light on these issues through an overview of Arizona’s standing in science and technology today, short case studies of four competitors in the west, as well as Arizona, and ideas for Arizona’s leaders to consider as they strive to give our state an edge.
Photograph of swimming pool and concrete canopy, with view of Student Apse in background, at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of swimming pool and concrete canopy at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of swimming pool at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of swimming pool and Cat-Cast House (built 1965-1966) at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of swimming pool at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of swimming pool at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph of swimming pool at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona