3: Evaluation

Institute a quantitative evaluation system.

Other Information:

Economic development agencies that use metrics for evaluation such as return on investment and job creation have the statistical information they need to target areas for focused policy and to ensure that state funds are being channeled to the most productive uses possible. Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Oregon benchmark specific indicators related to the innovation economy and the contribution of those indicators to state economic growth.

Stakeholder(s):

• Maine


• Massachusetts


• Mississippi


• Oregon

Objective(s):

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