The State Economic Handbook 2009

The State Economic Handbook is a new annual reference book profiling the economy, demography, political environment, and business climates for each of the 50 states. This information, gathered from a variety of sources and clearly presented in one volume, will be of great value to researchers, businesses, news media, and government agencies.

Patrick L. Anderson is Principal and CEO of Anderson Economic Group.  Scott D. Watkins is a Consultant Director of Marketing and Administration at the Anderson Economic Group.

"We find the data presented in this book to be very helpful in addressing public policy issues on behalf of our members' interests."--James Barrett, President and CEO, Michigan Chamber of Commerce “Having such a broad range of data assembled in one place makes The State Economic Handbook a resource that everyone in economic development can benefit from.”--James L. Estep, President and CEO, West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation “The Michigan House of Representatives relied on this type of information from Anderson Economic Group to benchmark the economic and educational performance of all 50 states. This book gives lawmakers and government officials a clear understanding of how their state compares to its neighbors, important trends, and its competitive position.”--Craig DeRoche, Former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives 

“Simply put, The State Economic Handbook provides a wealth of concise, easy-to-read data.  It is a must-read for every business, labor and political leader.”

--James Hallan, President, Michigan Retailers Association