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Timothy J. Bartik

Senior Economist, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research

Timothy J. Bartik is a Senior Economist at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. His research focuses on state and local economic development and local labor markets, including research in the following areas: evaluating economic development programs, how investment in early childhood programs affects local economies, the benefits of higher education institutions for local economic development, and alternative policies for increasing labor demand for the poor.

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Hard Times, Solid Policies to Renew American Communities: Event Photos

October 13, 2010 • Photo Galleries

On October 13, Governor Jennifer Granholm joined former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, New York City Deputy Mayor Steve Goldsmith, and other experts in a Hamilton Project forum focused on policy solutions for renewing American communities.The Hamilton Project released a strategy paper and three new proposals that provide a range of options for helping communities and workers recover from recent economic shocks.

Hard Times, Solid Policies to Renew American Communities: Panel 2 Audio

October 13, 2010 • Audio

Panel 2 audio from the Hard Times, Solid Policies to Renew American Communities event.

Hard Times, Solid Policies to Renew American Communities: Panel 1 Audio

October 13, 2010 • Audio

Panel 1 audio from Hard Times, Solid Policies to Renew American Communities.

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Hard Times, Solid Policies to Renew American Communities

Events • October 13, 2010 • Washington, DC

Governor Jennifer Granholm (D-Mich.) joined former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin, Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, New York City Deputy Mayor Steve Goldsmith, and other experts in a Hamilton Project forum focused on policy solutions for renewing American communities. The Hamilton Project released a strategy paper and three new proposals that provide a range of options for helping communities and workers recover from recent economic shocks.

Roger Altman’s Opening Remarks and Panel on Possible Solutions for Growth and Regeneration

October 13, 2010 • Video

Evercore Partners Founder and Chairman Roger C. Altman gives opening remarks at The Hamilton Project event Hard Times, Solid Policies to Renew American Communities. Hamilton Project Director Michael Greenstone moderates panel discussion on possible solutions for growth and regeneration.

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Bringing Jobs to People: How Federal Policy Can Target Job Creation for Economically Distressed Areas

Papers • October 2010 • Timothy J. Bartik

This paper proposes three solutions to bring jobs to distressed areas: customized job training programs for businesses and employees, advice and consulting services through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program, and a package of grants for local services and tax breaks through a reformed and revitalized Empowerment Zone program.