State Economic Development Policy in Massachusetts (1983-1991): A Case Study of Worcesters Biotechnology Industry

The report concluded that todays vibrant biotechnology industry in Worcester is largely attributable to state economic development policies in place during the administration of Gov. Michael Dukakis. The authors point out both the presence of the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester and the 250 percent increase in research funding the school has received since 1989 from the National Institutes of Health is most responsible for the region’s biotech strength.