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The 1980s have been a decade of great regional variation in economic growth. Some regions — the Northwest, the Southeast, and the Pacific coast — have enjoyed vigorous expansion. Other regions — the Great Plains and the Southwest — have trailed far behind the fast-growing regions and the nation as a whole. Although many economic factors may explain the variation in growth, some analysts are looking at variation in university spending as one possible explanation.
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Smith, T.R., Drabenstott, M. (1992). The Role of Universities in Regional Economic Development. In: Becker, W.E., Lewis, D.R. (eds) The Economics of American Higher Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2950-3_8
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