Competitive Advantage Of A Region

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This course applies the theory of competitive advantage, advanced by Michael Porter (The Competitive Advantage of Nations) to a region. Examines factors associated with superior economic growth relative to peer regions. One focus of the course is Northern Indiana and factors of potential competitive advantage, including multiple carriers for intercontinental rail service, proximity to major manufacturing, and strength in support services important to new product development. Students will analyze economic growth of an Indiana county and compare this to peer counties, and use principles of comparative advantage to understand resultant outcome difference in growth performance. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule