Continuing Research Studies:

The University of Michigan-Dearborn Innovation Index
The University of Michigan-Dearborn Innovation Index provides people interested in the Michigan economy a way to track quarterly accelerations or decelerations in economic innovation in the Michigan area. [ More ]

eCities
The Entrepreneurial Cities Index — eCities — is an annual research study that examines the community-level factors that influence entrepreneurship, economic development, and job growth. The focus is on entrepreneurship because of its importance to expansion and diversification of regional economies and small businesses' impact on job creation. [ More ]

Featured Case Studies:

Effective Communication Practices During Organizational Transformation
This study explores effective communication practices during organizational transformation, change, and turnarounds.  Using the strong similarities between the U.S. Navy and U.S. auto companies, the research examines various types of benchmarking approaches in both the private and public sector and creates a foundation for a two‐way exchange of best practices. [ More ]

Feasibility of Second Life as an Educational Platform
When examining the facilities that Second Life has to offer The University of Michigan–Dearborn with regards to information technology education, it helps to put things in a context in which we can compare the existing learning environment offered by the University to that of the virtual world.  [ More ]

Podcast Industry
A podcast is a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program that is available on the Internet to download to a personal audio player. Podcasting began in the summer 2004. Currently, seven million Americans download and listen to podcasts weekly. By 2010 the number of weekly podcast listeners is projected to grow to about 20 million, an increase of 285%. [ More ]

The Economic Impact of Willow Run Airport 2007
Willow Run Airport provides Wayne County and the State of Michigan with both cargo shipments and passenger services. The airport represents an important piece of the economic infrastructure of Michigan with the potential to have an even greater impact in the future. [ More ]

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 2006 Economic Impact Study
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is crucial to the health of the state and region. Over 18,000 employees work at the airport itself, but this represents only a fraction of the overall jobs impact of the airport. People throughout Michigan have a stake in its continued success … [ More - PDF 4.5MB ]