Louisiana Fact Book 2009

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Louisiana Fact Book: 2009 Edition

How Do We Measure Up…How Far Do We Have to Go

The 2007 report from the National Governor’s Association, Innovation America: A Final Report contains a striking statement that applies to every state in the country, but sounds like it could have been written specifically for Louisiana. It speaks to the strategies states must embrace if they hope to make their economies relevant in today’s global environment. Simply put, it says ” 21st century places will succeed because of assets they create, not assets they inherit.”

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