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The Central Valley at a Crossroads: Migration and Its Implications

By Joseph Hayes, Hans Johnson

Tremendous population growth, much of it fueled by domestic and international migration, has already begun to transform large parts of the Central Valley. Although this influx of migrants is posing new environmental, economic, social, and political challenges, little is known about it or its effects on the region. In The Central Valley at a Crossroads: Migration and Its Implications, Hans Johnson and Joseph Hayes find that the valley’s migration patterns are remarkably complex and vary over time, by subregion, and according to the type of migration. They also find that each subregion has pursued policy strategies to address its specific challenges. Finally, they predict that migration patterns will continue to alter the entire valley’s character and profile for the foreseeable future.

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High-Tech Start-Ups and Industry Dynamics in Silicon Valley

By Junfu Zhang

Silicon Valley's enterprising high-tech industries are driven by innovation, and each new wave of innovation is usually led by creative entrepreneurs starting new firms. However, after great economic success in the 1990s, Silicon Valley is now enduring a deep recession. To better understand the region's past successes and future prospects, the author examines business formation, growth, mortality, and migration in the valley during the 1990s, analyzing how the region's economy evolves and operates through these dynamic processes. He concludes by offering a number of specific recommendations for ensuring the vitality of the region.

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