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Technological Change in the Graphic Communications Industry: Implications for Economic Development Planning

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  • Wim Wiewel

    (Center for Urban Economic Development, the University of Illinois at Chicago)

  • David Ranney

    (Center for Urban Economic Development, the University of Illinois at Chicago)

  • George W. Putnam

    (Center for Urban Economic Development, the University of Illinois at Chicago)

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Technological changes in the graphic communications industry have created new needs and new opportunities for economic development planners to help the industry grow. In contrast to the situation in other industries, technological innovations in different parts of the printing production process have contributed to employment growth, mostly resulting from the expansion of markets. At the same time, locational requirements, economies of scale, and occupational skill requirements have changed. Thus, the industry needs assistance with site location, occupational training, and financing. In addition, environmental issues and competition from abroad, as well as from in-house printing and desktop publishing, pose serious problems for the industry, requiring industry-specific responses.

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  • Wim Wiewel & David Ranney & George W. Putnam, 1990. "Technological Change in the Graphic Communications Industry: Implications for Economic Development Planning," Economic Development Quarterly, , vol. 4(4), pages 371-382, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ecdequ:v:4:y:1990:i:4:p:371-382
    DOI: 10.1177/089124249000400407
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