Description
Book SynopsisFrom its colonial origins to the present day, New Jersey's economy has continuously and successfully confronted the challenges and uncertainties of technological and demographic change. Based on James W. Hughes and Joseph J. Seneca's Rutgers
Regional Report series, this volume presents the issues confronting the state and brings to the forefront ideas for meeting these challenges.
Trade Review"A view of New Jersey’s past, present and future economy by two of the states most respected scholars. Should be a must read for anybody hoping to shape future economic policy." -- Thomas H. Kean * governor of New Jersey, 1982-1990 *
Featured in the January 2016 issue [http://njmonthly.com/articles/jersey-living/booming-burbs/] * New Jersey Monthly *
"If you are interested in New Jersey's economy, its history, its recent and present condition, and knowledgeable projections as to where it's going, Jim Hughes and Joe Seneca should be your go-to guys. Their clear and easy-to-read writing style makes economics almost enjoyable." -- James J. Florio * governor of New Jersey, 1990-1994 *
"A view of New Jersey’s past, present and future economy by two of the states most respected scholars. Should be a must read for anybody hoping to shape future economic policy." -- Thomas H. Kean * governor of New Jersey, 1982-1990 *
Featured in the January 2016 issue [http://njmonthly.com/articles/jersey-living/booming-burbs/] * New Jersey Monthly *
"If you are interested in New Jersey's economy, its history, its recent and present condition, and knowledgeable projections as to where it's going, Jim Hughes and Joe Seneca should be your go-to guys. Their clear and easy-to-read writing style makes economics almost enjoyable." -- James J. Florio * governor of New Jersey, 1990-1994 *
Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
1—Introduction and Overview
2—The Structure of the New Jersey Economy and the Business Cycle
3—The Broad Historical Evolution
4—Transportation and the Economy
5—The Wealth Belt
6—Demography, the Economy, and Housing
7—New Millennium, New Dynamics
Notes
