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2009

Economics

Old Dominion University

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2008 Virginia Beach Tourism Economic Impact Study, Gilbert R. Yochum, Vinod Agarwal May 2009

2008 Virginia Beach Tourism Economic Impact Study, Gilbert R. Yochum, Vinod Agarwal

Economics Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study is to estimate the total economic impact and the direct taxes and fees generated by the 2008 in-flow of visitors to the City of Virginia Beach's tourist industry. Total tourism economic impact is defined as the sum of direct, indirect and induced output, employment and earnings that result from visitor spending in Virginia Beach.

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Part 1: The Regional Economy Contracts, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 1: The Regional Economy Contracts, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Defense spending continues to cushion our economic downturn, but two other major drivers, the port and tourism, have contracted. We also report stress tests for our major regional banks.

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Part 2: The Hotel Industry In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 2: The Hotel Industry In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Stagnant or declining patronage and excess capacity have made this a very challenging time for an industry that is vital to our future.

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Part 6: Traffic Congestion In Hampton Roads: Identifying And Measuring Our Bottlenecks, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 6: Traffic Congestion In Hampton Roads: Identifying And Measuring Our Bottlenecks, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

A well-known national analysis of traffic congestion identifies the 15 worst choke points in Hampton Roads. Most of them are connected to our tunnels.

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Part 4: Gasoline Prices, Carbon Emissions And Other Unpleasant Subjects, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 4: Gasoline Prices, Carbon Emissions And Other Unpleasant Subjects, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Carbon emissions are on nearly everyone’s mind. We trace our regional carbon emissions and explore the ways (including higher prices) that we might deal with them.

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Part 7: The Tunnels That Connect Hampton Roads: Wonderful Assets Or Potential Achilles' Heels?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 7: The Tunnels That Connect Hampton Roads: Wonderful Assets Or Potential Achilles' Heels?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Wonderful Assets or Potential Achilles’ Heels? The prosperity of our region depends upon five major bridge/tunnel installations, all of which potentially can be closed either by accidents or terrorism. As we recently have discovered, they are vulnerable to a variety of possible threats.

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Part 3: The "Silver Tsunami": Residential Life And Care For Seniors In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 3: The "Silver Tsunami": Residential Life And Care For Seniors In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

In recognition of our aging population, we present extensive data and ratings concerning 57 nursing home facilities, 104 assisted living facilities and eight continuing care facilities in Hampton Roads.

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Part 8: The Chrysler Museum In 2009, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 8: The Chrysler Museum In 2009, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

The Chrysler Museum of Art is one of the foremost cultural jewels of our region, but now faces challenges that stem both from significant economic constraints and internal reorganizations.

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Front Matter: The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2009, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Front Matter: The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2009, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Cover, front matter, table of contents, and other materials for the 2009 The State of the Region report authored by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University

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Part 5: Climate Change, Global Warming And Ocean Levels In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2009

Part 5: Climate Change, Global Warming And Ocean Levels In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

To the extent that global warming occurs, it will bring with it rising sea levels, which, in the absence of new dikes and levees, will cover vast areas of the Peninsula and Norfolk, Chesapeake and the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

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