Michigan more economically competitive, but there's room to improve

Heading into 2014, overall Michigan is gaining on other states, but a new study out by the Michigan Chamber Foundation says it still has a ways to go.

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"Overall, the Northwood University Competitiveness Index ranked Michigan 39th this year, up from 47th in 2012.

Northwood University  conducted the study, which looked at more than 200 variables grouped into five categories: general macroeconomic environment, state debt and taxation, workforce compensation and cost, labor and capital formation and the regulatory environment."

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