Following an analysis of economic conditions, this paper examines actions that can be taken by state governments to stimulate the economy. The only action that results in a significant near-term effect is to accelerate spending on physical infrastructure that has already been identified as needed.

The first baseline assessment of "green" jobs in Arizona, along with key sectors, industry clusters, and occupational categories. Arizona is home to 30,716 green jobs. Service industries dominate. Small businesses account for the bulk of green jobs. Green job growth rates represent a likely fast-growing sector in Arizona.

Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and four other people working on construction at Arcosanti

Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and another person working on construction at Cube City at Construction Camp, Arcosanti

Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and four other people working on construction at Arcosanti

Photograph showing one person working on construction at Arcosanti

Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and two other people working on construction at Arcosanti

Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and five other people working on construction at Arcosanti

Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and three other people working on construction at Arcosanti

Photograph showing a group of people looking at a construction site at Arcosanti