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The Index of the Massachusetts Innovation Economy, published annually since 1997, is the premier fact-based benchmark for measuring the performance of the Massachusetts knowledge economy.
The Index is an annual opportunity to assess the Commonwealth’s economic progress and its changing competitive position. Through 25 indicators, the Index gives a comprehensive view of several dimensions of the innovation ecosystem. Using a rich set of US-based data sources, the Index benchmarks Massachusetts against nine Leading Technology States (LTS) to reveal relative strengths and weaknesses. The nine LTS chosen for comparison in the 2009 Index are California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
To gain the nuanced perspective that only practitioners can provide, the Index also hosts guest commentaries from thought leaders working at the frontlines of innovation throughout the Commonwealth. Through the commentaries we also seek to highlight a subject matter of current relevance to decision makers across the Commonwealth. This year the theme is Massachusetts in the Global Economy, taking up once again a subject first discussed in the 2007 edition. To further complement this perspective, the 2009 edition includes international comparisons throughout the indicators where quality data are available. Download the Index here >>
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