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Part 2: Airbnb In Virginia Beach, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University Jan 2017

Part 2: Airbnb In Virginia Beach, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Airbnb has become an increasingly significant competitor to conventional hotels throughout the United States, and Virginia Beach is no exception. The rise of Airbnb is yet another manifestation of the emergence of the “gig” economy.


Part 6: Foreign Language Instruction In The Region's Public Schools: Where Do We Stand?, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University Jan 2017

Part 6: Foreign Language Instruction In The Region's Public Schools: Where Do We Stand?, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Foreign language instruction has declined in Hampton Roads and immersion programs are relatively rare. This is not a positive development insofar as our ability to conduct international trade, understand world developments or even communicate with many other Americans.


Part 3: Who Delivers Health Care In Hampton Roads Today? The Rise Of Nonphysician Professionals, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University Jan 2017

Part 3: Who Delivers Health Care In Hampton Roads Today? The Rise Of Nonphysician Professionals, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Health care in our region increasingly is being delivered by nonphysician professionals, who include nurses and physician assistants. We trace the development of this trend and its implications for the future.


Part 4: Affordability And Access In Virginia Public Higher Education, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University Jan 2017

Part 4: Affordability And Access In Virginia Public Higher Education, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

The typical public four-year college in Virginia has increased its tuition and fees two to four times as rapidly as the rise in the consumer price index. Reduced state appropriations can account for only some of these increases.


Part 1: We May Have Turned The Economic Corner, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University Jan 2017

Part 1: We May Have Turned The Economic Corner, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

The outlook for increased regional economic growth has improved. Each of the major building blocks of our regional economy (defense, the Port, tourism) has gained momentum and our housing market continues to show slow, but steady improvement.


Front Matter: The State Of The Region Hampton Roads 2017, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University Jan 2017

Front Matter: The State Of The Region Hampton Roads 2017, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Cover, front matter, table of contents, sponsors, and other materials for the 2017 State of the Region Report authored by the Center for Economic Analysis and Policy at Old Dominion University.


Part 7: Do We Suffer From Brain Drain In Hampton Roads?, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University Jan 2017

Part 7: Do We Suffer From Brain Drain In Hampton Roads?, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Hampton Roads has been experiencing net out-migration of residents to other metropolitan areas in recent years. Who is leaving? Why are they leaving? We address these questions and their implications.


Part 5: The Scourge Of Opioids, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University Jan 2017

Part 5: The Scourge Of Opioids, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

The number of opioid-induced deaths has skyrocketed in Hampton Roads. Approximately three-quarters of opioid addicts began their fall from grace with a legitimate prescription from a knowledgeable physician. We estimate the costs.