The self-proclaimed Ann Arbor "think-and-do" tank,
Center for Michigan,
has been keeping score here in the Mitten. Various research sources
were compiled and edited by Michigan State University economist Charles
Ballard to roll out "The 2008 Michigan Scorecard: Benchmarks for
Michigan's Transformation." And founder of the tank Phil Powers
kept the grading simple.
It's possible Ebert may have had a hand - or thumb in this.
Excerpt:It tracks 36 measures of
Michigan's competitive standing in three
areas: Workforce and Talent; Economy and Quality of Life; and Accountable
Government.
The ratings couldn't be simpler -- thumbs up, so-so or thumbs down. The
verdict: ten "thumbs-up," seven "so-so," and 19
"thumbs-down" grades.
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