Turning Ohio’s economic development around: What can be done

By: Wendy Patton, Pari Sabety

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 907

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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American communities have always competed for economic advantage.

In the 19th century, St. Louis and Chicago competed to attract the transcontinental rail line: Chicago won, and it made a lasting difference.

Two centuries later, in an era of global markets, capital consolidation, and accelerating technological change, public investment in economic development has grown, but the return on investment is dubious.

For example, Ohio’s poverty rate continues to outpace the nation. In real …

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