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Full-Text Articles in Economics
Part 3: Coal: A Very Important Economic Engine In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 3: Coal: A Very Important Economic Engine In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
More coal is exported from Hampton Roads than any other port in the United States. The annual economic impact of this coal activity on our region approaches $1 billion.
Part 1: It Could Have Been (Much) Worse, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 1: It Could Have Been (Much) Worse, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Sequestration, it turns out, did not damage our regional economy nearly as much as originally anticipated. Unfortunately, some daunting economic challenges still loom on the horizon.
Part 5: Asian Indians In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 5: Asian Indians In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
This “model” minority group in our region has attained significant economic success and civic influence.
Part 2: Our Housing Market Turns The Corner, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 2: Our Housing Market Turns The Corner, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
At long last, residential home sales and prices are up, while unsold housing inventory and foreclosures are down.
Front Matter: The State Of The Region Hampton Roads 2013, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Front Matter: The State Of The Region Hampton Roads 2013, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Cover, front matter, table of contents, and other materials for the 2013 The State of the Region report authored by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University
Part 6: Virtual Education At The K-12 Level In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 6: Virtual Education At The K-12 Level In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Online education in our region is growing rapidly in a laissez-faire manner that exhibits little accountability.
Part 7: Mental Health Care In Hampton Roads: "Streeting," Guns And Budgets, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 7: Mental Health Care In Hampton Roads: "Streeting," Guns And Budgets, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Virginia no longer institutionalizes many mentally ill individuals, but mental health budgets are insufficient to meet demands. The Commonwealth’s rather lax gun laws limit our ability to keep guns out of the hands of dangerously mentally ill people.
Part 8: Ok, Now What Should We Do? Is It Richard Florida's "Creative Classes" Or Instead "Back To Basics" That Should Guide Our Future Regional Economic Growth?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 8: Ok, Now What Should We Do? Is It Richard Florida's "Creative Classes" Or Instead "Back To Basics" That Should Guide Our Future Regional Economic Growth?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Richard Florida’s “creative class” theory of why cities and regions grow is popular, but does not explain the world as well as traditional theories that focus on human capital and technology. This chapter recommends specific policies for our region that are more likely than Florida’s to stimulate economic growth and critiques several hot, current policy issues.
Part 4: Where Our City And County Governments Spend Their Money, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 4: Where Our City And County Governments Spend Their Money, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
City and county governments in our region focus their spending on education and public safety. However, the specific choices they make sometimes can be surprising. Governmental units now face politically difficult decisions, such as closing under-enrolled schools.