USSO 286P - Immigrant Entrepreneurs--Can They Drive Cleveland's Economy Once Again?

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Case Western Reserve University

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This seminar will focus on the impact of immigrant entrepreneurs in Cleveland--past, present and future. The class will take a look back at the historic contributions immigrant entrepreneurs played in creating economic prosperity in Cleveland during the 20th century. While immigrant entrepreneurs once played a central role in driving Cleveland's economic success, in recent years the city has attracted much less foreign talent than other faster growing U.S. metropolitan areas. Cleveland's population is at its lowest level since 1903 and continues to shrink. Chicago, Philadelphia and Louisville, among other cities, have embarked on efforts to attract foreign talent to not only address the "brain drain" of young people leaving their cities but also to spur economic development. In a March 29, 2009 editorial, The Plain Dealer argued for a more proactive approach in Cleveland to attract foreign talent: "If Cleveland is to regain (its) lofty status--especially in a global economy that rewards intelligence, creativity and innovation--it needs to re-establish itself as a magnet for new Americans. We need their fresh ideas, entrepreneurial zeal and optimism. We need them to help reverse decades of migration away from the region's urban core." The culmination of the seminar will examine the question of whether Cleveland should proactively recruit foreign talent and look closely at the public policy, regulatory and political challenges that must be overcome in order to effectively do so. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

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(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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