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As many Economy League reports were written before the digital age, at present we have only a small selection online. If you're looking for an item that you don't see here, please contact us to visit our office library.
“The Philadelphia Gas Works: Challenges and Solutions,” commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the William Penn Foundation, analyzes PGW’s current status and challenges and outlines future ownership scenarios. ...more
This study considered port activity on both sides of the Delaware River, from Trenton, NJ and Bucks County, PA to the ocean. Its analysis included a review of dynamic factors impacting maritime commerce in Greater Philadelphia and a discussion of trends and policies that may alter anticipated future activity. It does not seek to evaluate the costs and benefits of any particular port development proposal; rather, this report is intended to inform decisions regarding investment and land use along the Delaware Riverfront and offer context and insights to guide the critical future choices to be made by government and business stakeholders. Maritime Commerce was commissioned by the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. Technical assistance was provided by Select Greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. ...more
The Annual Report at the Economy League is back in business. The report highlights the Economy League's leadership, financial, and organizational identity.
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This study benchmarks how Pennsylvania giving compares to national philanthropic trends and reveals trends in giving across the Commonwealth. The report also presents a comparison of charitable giving across regions in Pennsylvania. ...more
An analysis of why the City of Philadelphia's pension and healthcare costs are expected to overwhelm Philadelphia’s budget in the near future, growing at rate higher than inflation to equal a quarter of spending by 2012. ...more
An analysis of the gap between the region’s relatively robust science and technology research and its lagging new private sector development. ...more
In May 2007, SEPTA had udget shortfall of $129.6 million. Without a source of funding that can balance the transit organization's budget this summer, SEPTA would be forced to implement "Plan B," which would cut service by 20 percent and increase fares by 31 percent. This report analyzes the economic impacts of Plan B on individuals, businesses, governments, and the region's overall competitiveness. ...more
A benchmarking study of transportation funding and policy in Pennsylvania and similar states. ...more
There are 250,000 children age five and under who could grow up to be assets, or weaknesses, to southeastern Pennsylvania’s workforce. The challenge is great to increase quality early learning experiences for the region’s children, but if we expect to pass “Human Capital 101,” the whole community — not just parents and educators — must make this a priority. ...more
An examination of how Philadelphia can grow its supply of college-educated workers to compete in the 21st century by implementing innovative approaches to help residents with some college education to complete their degrees. ...more
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