Editor: Losing population is a good thing?

For the past 15 years, political and business leaders have been complaining about Louisiana’s “brain drain,” says Business Report Executive Editor JR Ball. But some experts are saying that declining populations can help a city retain its charm and way of life. While that may be the case in areas struggling to deal with rapid growth, what about Baton Rouge? “The challenge in the case of Baton Rouge, and Louisiana as a whole, is that those leaving tend to be the most productive, creative and highly educated people in the city, region and state,” Ball writes. Read his column here. Send comments to editors@businessreport.com.