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

Wim Wiewel, David Ranney and George W. Putnam
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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

Economic Development Quarterly, 1990, vol. 4, issue 4, 371-382

Abstract: 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.

Date: 1990
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