Economic Restructuring of the American Midwest

1 Overview.- 2 Akron, Ohio: Regional Economy at the Turning Point.- 3 Buffalo, New York: Region of No Illusions.- Chicago, Illinois: Reaping the Benefits of Size and Diversity.- Cleveland, Ohio: Manufacturing Matters, Services are Strengthened But Earnings Erode.- Dayton, Ohio: A Dramatic Rebound.- Detroit, Michigan: An Economy Still Driven by Automobiles.- Milwaukee, Wisconsin: All Is Not Lost.- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: From Steel Town to Advanced Technology Center.- Syracuse, New York: A Reflection of the National Economy.- Youngstown/Warren, Ohio: A Reflection of the Boom and Bust of the Steel Industry.- The Future of the Midwest Economy: Two Scenarios.- References.- Author Biographical Sketches.