So goes Detroit...

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Michigan did not cross the 10 million population threshold because of the domestic automakers. It's very debatable that it was even the population of southeast Michigan that propelled Michigan over the 10 million person mark, since the population in the region has been virtually stagnant for 30 years [[AND the domestic automakers haven't really increased their U.S. workforce in decades).

But the heart of the discussion is that Michigan for some reason cannot attract another industry besides the automotive industry. And well, that's when Michigan's trajectory becomes tied to that of its flagship city...

It can't attract business because of the perception that it's a state that is hostile to business, run poorly in general, and dominated by intransigent unions. However, in the rare occasion when a new sector is created or when there is new business...such as the movie industry, where do they set up shop? Allen Park or Detroit?

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It can't attract business because of the perception that it's a state that is hostile to business, run poorly in general, and dominated by intransigent unions. However, in the rare occasion when a new sector is created or when there is new business...such as the movie industry, where do they set up shop? Allen Park or Detroit?

Would the movie industry even be considering Michigan without Detroit?

[bartock]

Would the movie industry even be considering Michigan without Detroit?

Yes, yes it would. 40 to 42 cents on the dollar is why.