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Despite the rise and fall of the so-called dot-com sector and the wide swings in the NASDAQ that have marked the early days of the new millennium, technological change is still a defining feature of the New—or Digital—Economy. The phenomenal growth of cities like Austin, Texas, continues to be fueled by the innovations and entrepreneurial dynamics of the tech industry. Texas is not alone in grappling with the changes spawned by the rapid evolution in communication technology. Whether in transforming citizen expectations for rapid and convenient delivery of government services or the skills demanded by 21st century employers, rapid innovation in the private sector has put pressure on public institutions to adapt and keep pace
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Perry, R. (2002). Investing in Human Infrastructure: Technology Priorities in Texas. In: Andrisani, P.J., Hakim, S., Savas, E.S. (eds) The New Public Management. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1109-0_6
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