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Import Substitution Study released
A study commissioned by the Economic Development Corporation of Erie County, “Building Erie by Buying Erie” was released on 3/8/2012. It details a way to identify industries that might grow or be added to Erie’s industry mix to help keep local dollars local. These might be profitable opportunities for local entrepreneurs! A full copy of the report can be accessed using the link above. Thanks to the EDCEC for funding this research!

Opening: ERIE Graduate Research Assistantship
Applications are now being accepted for the ERIE GRA position. The position starts summer 2012 and requires half time work for ERIE. In return it provides free tuition for the Behrend MBA along with a stipend, great real-world experience, and other benefits. Full details are here. All material must be received by March 31.

"The Problem"
By Dr. James A. Kurre
October 2011.
The Erie Chamber generously invited Dr. Kurre to do an editorial on any topic of his choosing for their ERIEMagazine. Turns out that did NOT include Cincinnati chili, so he wrote about how we can help kids make good decisions about majors and careers. (Okay, just kidding about that Cincy chili thing...) Here's the link; the article is the first thing in the issue. See what you think, and pass it on if you like it.

"Causes of Poverty at the U.S. Metro Level"
By ERIE Research Assistant Justin Brunot
October 31, 2011.
What causes poverty rates to be higher or lower across American metro areas? This study examines the impact of several factors, including age, education, race, single parenting, etc. Warning: you may find some of the results to be a bit surprising!

The 9th ERIE Conference:
Brain Gain and Brain Drain: The Importance
of Higher Education and Erie’s Creative Class
Monday July 25, 2011

This year partnering with the Erie Vital Signs program of the Erie Community Foundation, who sponsored keynote speaker Steven Pedigo.

Conference presentations are available here:

-Dr. James Kurre, ERIE:
The Current State of the Erie Economy
-Dr. James Kurre, ERIE:
Brain Gain and Brain Drain from Erie's Local Colleges
-Dr. Jaison Abel, Federal Reserve Bank of NY:
Human Capital, Local Economic Development, and the Importance of Colleges and Universities
-Steven Pedigo, Creative Class Group:
Why Place Matters for Erie

Hear the 9th ERIE Conference speakers on WQLN
Kim Young Interviewed three of the conference speakers
for her Weekend All Things Erie Show on WQLN Radio
-Anne Sekuka, Erie Vital Signs: "Checking Erie's Vital Signs", 7/16/11
-Steven Pedigo, Creative Class Group: "Building Erie's Creative Economy", 7/23/11
-Dr. James Kurre, ERIE: "Brain Drain and Brain Gain in Erie", 7/30/11

Powering Pennsylvania: GE Transportation's Impact on the Economy and Community-at-Large in Northwestern Pennsylvania 2010.
April 20, 2011.
GE Transportation Commissioned Tripp Umbach Study.

Erie and the Earned Income Tax Credit
January 25, 2011.
United Way Erie FREE Taxes Kickoff Event
PowerPoint slides from Dr. Kurre's presentation.

Kim Young Interviews Dr. Kurre for her
Weekend All Things Erie Show on WQLN Radio
January 1, 2011: "Economic Forecasting"
December 6, 2008: "Economics 101"
February 2, 2008: "Technology as an Economic Engine"
You can download the actual interview here.

ELI Music Video: "Will It Be Now or Later?"
by ERIE former GRA Jeremiah Riethmiller
Caution: Contents may be silly!
(This link will take you to YouTube for a 4:16 video.)

The Impact of Information Technology on Metro Manufacturing Productivity
Sponsored by Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT.
Posted January 2008.

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Economic Research Institute of Erie (ERIE)

The purpose of ERIE is to collect, analyze, interpret and disseminate data, information, and forecasts for the Erie, PA regional economy. Our continuing research program seeks to help the local community better understand the regional economy and its linkages to the national economy. ERIE provides a source of information for local leaders and media who have questions about the local, national and international economies. ERIE compiles data on the local economy from a wide range of sources, and helps local users access and evaluate these data.

Established in late 1982, the Institute is an applied research unit of Penn State Erie's Sam and Irene Black School of Business. We do not wish to duplicate the activities of other Erie-area organizations. Rather, we seek to use our collective training and experience in the areas of data manipulation and technical analysis to provide support to those whose expertise falls in different fields.

Another important goal of ERIE is to provide our students with relevant experience with applied economic research and data.

Our primary focus is on Erie County, Pennsylvania, but we also gather some data on the nation and the broader northwest Pennsylvania area, as well as some sub-county units. We anticipate adding data for other local counties as the site expands.