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MEGA, the MEDC and the Loss of Sunshine
By
Michael D. LaFaive
, published on July 29, 2009
Contents
Executive Summary
The Trend Toward — and Away From — Transparency
Measuring MEGA’s Efficacy
The Recent Reduction of Information on MEGA
MEGA Summary Spreadsheets
MEGA’s Annual Reports to the Michigan Legislature
A Summary of the Loss of Available MEGA Data
A History of Murkiness at the MEDC
Bipartisan and Nonpartisan Concerns
Dubious Claims and Reluctant Disclosure
Concerns and Recommendations
Michigan’s Economic Performance
Conclusion
Appendix A: A New Mackinac Center Database on MEGA
Appendix B: A Sample of Correspondence With the MEDC
Endnotes
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