A study by Stephan Goetz and David Fleming of Pennsylvania State University found that counties with larger concentrations of small, locally owned businesses had greater per-capita income growth, both before and after the recession struck.
Stephan Goetz (2004-2007), Gwyn Dill (1995-2000), Rachel Moreaux (1987-1990), Jon Nelson (1965-1966), Christy Bentley (1992-1996), Michael Farrell (1972-1975)