Heartland Papers

The Heartland Papers are a monograph series of original research that delves deeply into the challenges and opportunities of globalization’s impact in the Midwest region. Published by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Heartland Papers address issues that are vital to the future of the Midwest as it transitions from its industrial past and offer recommendations on how the region can succeed in the future. Authors are experts drawn from academia, business, civic organizations, government, journalism, and think tanks, and the views expressed are those of the author and not those of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
 
Issue 4 - "Harnessing the Power of Biomass Residuals: Opportunities and Challenges for Midwestern Renewable Energy," by Steve Brick, senior fellow on energy and climate, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Released on November 29, 2011.

Issue 3 - "A Master Plan for Higher Education in the Midwest: A Roadmap to the Future of the Nation’s Heartland," by James J. Duderstadt, president emeritus and university professor of science and engineering at the University of Michigan. Released on March 31, 2011.

Issue 2 - "Past Silos and Smokestacks: Transforming the Rural Economy in the Midwest," by Mark Drabenstott, secretary general of the Global Coalition for Efficient Logistics and former director of the Center for Regional Competitiveness at the Rural Policy Research Institute. Released on March 18, 2010.

Issue 1 - "Mexican Immigration in the Midwest: Meanings and Implications," by Rob Paral, principal of Rob Paral and Associates and research fellow for the Immigration Policy Center of the American Immigration Law Foundation. Released on April 29, 2009.