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Front Matter: The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2002, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2002

Front Matter: The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2002, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Cover, front matter, table of contents, and other materials for the 2002 The State of the Region report authored by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University


Part 2: Regional Economic Growth: The Impact Of Sept. 11 And The War On Terror, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2002

Part 2: Regional Economic Growth: The Impact Of Sept. 11 And The War On Terror, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Here we examine both the short-run and long-run impacts of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. We also estimate the economic impact on the region of another military deployment of the magnitude of Desert Storm.


Part 3: The Regional Distribution Of Income, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2002

Part 3: The Regional Distribution Of Income, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

We find that income is distributed more equally in Hampton Roads than in many other metropolitan areas and more equally than in the nation as a whole.


Part 1: Hampton Roads… A Comparative Tour, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2002

Part 1: Hampton Roads… A Comparative Tour, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

We compare Hampton Roads to other metropolitan areas by means of more than 30 different economic, social, and educational variables. This section should be a valuable reference


Part 4: Religious Life In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2002

Part 4: Religious Life In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Religion occupies a significant role in the region. Religious affiliations and activities are changing more rapidly than many might believe.


Part 6: The Taxes We Pay In Hampton Roads: Where We Are And Recommendations For Change, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2002

Part 6: The Taxes We Pay In Hampton Roads: Where We Are And Recommendations For Change, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Regions differ in terms of which taxes they pay locally, regionally or at the state level. Hampton Roads is a low-tax region in a national context, but is less competitive within the southeastern United States


Part 7: Newspapers In Hampton Roads: Competition, Coverage And Issues, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2002

Part 7: Newspapers In Hampton Roads: Competition, Coverage And Issues, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

The region is fortunate to have two major daily newspapers plus a plethora of weekly, monthly and topically oriented publications. We examine their news coverage and ask how things might be different if only one major daily newspaper existed.


Part 5: Public Social Services In Hampton Roads: A Primer, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University Jan 2002

Part 5: Public Social Services In Hampton Roads: A Primer, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Last year, governments spent nearly $600 million to provide social services within Hampton Roads. These services are part of the "social safety net" of which many regional citizens are ignorant. We detail the programs and their challenges.