Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

To what degree would you consider the availability of an appropriate workforce an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider the cost of labor an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider the presence of major employers an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider the entrepreneurial culture an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider the availability of capital and/or funding an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider tax rates an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider distance to major markets an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider permitting processes an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider environmental regulations an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider citizen inputs an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider the impact of population change an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider the cost of housing an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider the K-12 education system an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider the vocational and higher education system an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider recreational facilities an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider arts and cultural programs an asset or barrier to economic development?

To what degree would you consider traffic congestion an asset or barrier to economic development?

Does your jurisdiction attract or retain business by using a local or regional business incubator?

Does your jurisdiction attract or retain business by using an economic development agency?

Does your jurisdiction attract or retain business by using tax abatements?

Does your jurisdiction attract or retain business by using infrastructure upgrades?

Does your jurisdiction attract or retain business by using workforce development programs?

Does your jurisdiction attract or retain business by using child care programs?

Does your jurisdiction attract or retain business by promoting tourism?

Does your jurisdiction attract or retain business by using surveys of local businesses?