Manufacturing economic development studies from a variety of sources.

Keeping America Competitive: How a Talent Shortage Threatens US Manufacturing.
National Association of Manufacturers, April 2003
Prepared by the National Association of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute, and Deloitte and Touche Consulting, this newly released white paper emphasizes the looming shortage of skilled workers that could undercut manufacturing competitiveness and weaken the U.S. economy.

Technology-Led Economic Development.
Council for Urban Economic Development, 2001
Training curriculum prepared under an award from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Abstract: Technology-led Economic Development addresses the specific needs of technology-related businesses and how to prepare your community for economic changes due to the rise in technology oriented businesses. Technology commercialization is a hot tool to promote growth and job creation. Technology related businesses will need to understand commercialization techniques, technology transfer opportunities, telecommunications infrastructure and how to finance the development of their products of services. The course covers teh process of technology transfer, the establishment of partnerships with national laboratories, universities and science parks, the development of technology-based resource centers, and an overview of the resources available to support small businesses with high-growth potential.

Analysis of NASA Glenn's Potential as an Engine for Economic Development for Northeast Ohio's Economic Development.
Technology Partnership Practice, Battelle Institute, February 2003
Abstract: Report examines (1) challenges to further build research excellence in Northeast Ohio through increased collaboration between NASA Glenn and higher education institutions, (2) requirements to strengthen both NASA Glenn and its partners as national centers in key niche areas and (3) recommend mechanisms whereby the research, technology development, and infrastructure of NASA Glenn can be used to support both existing and emerging industries in the region and ultimately form the foundation for future industries as well.

Visionary Manufacturing Challenges for 2020.
National Academy Press, 2003
Abstract: This book takes an international view of future manufacturing that considers the leaps and bounds of technological innovation and the blurring of the lines between the manufacturing and service industries. The authors identify ten strategic technology areas as the most important for research and development and they recommend ways to address crosscutting questions. Representing a variety of industries, the authors identify six "grand challenges" that must be overcome for their vision to be realized, including the human/technology interface, environmental concerns, and miniaturization.

Ohio's Competitive Advantage: Manufacturing Productivity.
Cleveland State University, 2001
This book documents a new study produced by Cleveland State University's Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs that is one of the first in the country to examine the role of manufacturing in a state economy and how the manufacturing sector relates to the so-called "new economy." The study, written by Dr. Edward Hill, Distinguished Professor at the Levin College and Non-resident Senior Fellow with the Brookings Institution, dispels the myth that a state economy based on manufacturing is necessarily a low-technology, low-productivity, low-income economy. While the study focuses on the economy of the State of Ohio, its conclusions and policy recommendations are applicable to other states with similar economies