2011_Executive-Summary

The2011EnterprisingStatesstudyhighlightsstate-driven initiativesto1)redesigngovernment,includingmeasures todealwithexcessivedebtlevelsthatinhibiteconomic growthandjobcreationand2)implementforward- looking,enterprise-friendlyinitiativeswithaprimary goalofcreatingtheconditionsforjobcreationandfuture prosperity. forstateemployeesaddyetanotherstrain,withthestates facinga$1.26trillionshortfall.” though,theymustcraftandinvestininnovationsand structuralsolutionsthatwillfosterlong-termeconomic 3