This series has easily been the most ambitious collection of essays we have ever attempted on Maryland Politics Watch. And all of our data points to one conclusion: the economic…
Economic Engine of Maryland
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Seven
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Montgomery County, the economic engine of Maryland, depends on its public schools to compete with Fairfax County. How much does the state contribute to Montgomery’s schools?In absolute terms, the state…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Six
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How important are Montgomery County’s schools to the county’s economy? We asked some of our local leaders and here is what they said.Valerie ErvinCounty Council Member, Chair of the Council’s…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Five
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Montgomery County and Fairfax County, the economic engines of their respective states, have much in common. One characteristic they share is excellent schools.Residents of Montgomery and Fairfax are virtually obsessed…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Four
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Montgomery County and Fairfax County are the economic engines of their respective states. Over the last 25 years, Fairfax has passed Montgomery on nearly every economic measure. But over the…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Three
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In Part Two, we examined Montgomery County’s role in the Maryland’s economy. The county accounts for one-fifth of the state’s employment, one-fourth of its personal income and one-third of its…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Two
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Montgomery County is often called the “economic engine” of Maryland. But how important is it to the state’s economy? Let’s find out.The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides the following estimates…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part One
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Barry C. Watkins, CEO and president of Fidelity & Trust Bank, 6/10/05: Montgomery County is a powerful economic engine. Former Governor Robert Ehrlich on Montgomery County, 5/18/02: It’s the economic…
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