Reports and Publications

Economy League Publication
2009 Insight Magazine: Benchmarking
The World Class initiative kicked off in 2009 with foundational research and analysis that asked the question, “Is Greater Philadelphia World Class?”...
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Philadelphia Budget Challenge: Key findings from the first thirty days
The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia created the Philadelphia Budget Challenge as an online, interactive civic engagement tool to educate...
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Economy League Roundtable I.09: Greater Philadelphia’s Leaders on the Regional Economy
As the national economy suffers its worst decline in 70 years, the Philadelphia metropolitan area’s economy, while struggling, continues to fare...
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A Continuing Record of Achievement: The Economic Impact of Ben Franklin Technology Partners 2002 - 2006
The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia was commissioned by Ben Franklin Technology Partners to conduct an independent, objective evaluation of the...
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Stimulus for Greater Philadelphia: What it Means for Transportation Investment in the Region
Greater Philadelphia will likely receive more than $600 million from the $48.1 billion in transportation stimulus funds, including approximately $318...
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2008 Regional Review: Minority Businesses
In Greater Philadelphia, minorities generate significant entrepreneurial activity. After developing from seedling to mature operation, minority-owned...
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The Philadelphia Gas Works: Challenges and Solutions
The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), long an ailing City-owned company, has improved its performance in recent years. However, significant structural...
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Maritime Commerce in Greater Philadelphia
For more than 300 years, the Delaware River has served as a key commercial highway for the region. While Greater Philadelphia’s maritime roots remain...
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Economy League 2007-2008 Annual Report
As the Economy League prepares to enter its second century, we recognize that our region is at a turning point: we can be satisfied to be a good...
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Commonwealth Giving: A Report on Pennsylvania Philanthropy
The Economy League was commissioned by Delaware Valley Grantmakers (DVG) and Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP) to analyze data on...
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Philadelphia's Quiet Crisis: The Rising Cost of Employee Benefits
The Economy League and The Pew Charitable Trusts commissioned this study to understand why pension and healthcare costs are expected to overwhelm...
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Accelerating Technology Transfer in Greater Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia is one of America’s great regions, combining a high quality of life, world-class attractions and assets, a large and diverse...
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An Analysis of Economic Impacts Associated with SEPTA's FY 2008 Operating Budget "Plan B" Alternative
As of May 2007, SEPTA has a budget shortfall of $129.6 million. Without a source of funding that can balance the transit organization's budget this...
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Investing in Transportation: A Benchmarking Study of Transportation Funding and Policy
In many ways, transportation is the lifeblood of the economy and an important component of quality of life. However, Pennsylvania’s transportation...
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The State of Early Learning in Southeastern PA
Investing in early learning is proving to be a smart regional down payment to ensure a quality workforce in the future. Around the country, business...