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Date: Jun 28, 2005

IHL PR: state economic forecast

Date: Jun 28, 2005

"Mississippi Economic Review and Outlook" has been on my personal required reading list for over a decade. It should be on yours, too.

Date: Jun 28, 2005

A most important part of the "Education" part of this report is contained in the first sentence. "*Benefits of Education. Education’s benefits are linked to its ability to influence life choices and shape attitudes."

I interpret this to mean that a broad education in the arts and humanities, in the social, physical, & life sciences, and in mathematics, is what college is all about. This principle is recognized in the required curriculum at America's top colleges and universities. Let's not let USM drift away from the mainstream. A liberal arts education and economic development are initmately related. Focus primarily on the former and the latter will follow not far behind.

Date: Jun 28, 2005

I agree with E.V. Making a religion out of economic development can be a dead end for a university.