Methodological Challenges And Institutional Barriers In The Use Of Experimental Method For The Evaluation Of Business Incubators: Lessons From The Us, Eu And China,
2010
West Virginia University
Methodological Challenges And Institutional Barriers In The Use Of Experimental Method For The Evaluation Of Business Incubators: Lessons From The Us, Eu And China, Junbo Yu, Peter Nijkamp
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
Despite their worldwide adoption by policy makers as the Holy Grail for entrepreneurship and business development, the effectiveness of business incubation programs remain elusive, primarily plagued by untenable evaluation methods. This paper develops an in-depth analysis on those methodological and institutional factors that prohibit the use of theoretically sound solutions such as the Experimental Method in evaluation practice.
Obesity Prevention: A Review Of The Interactions And Interventions, And Some Policy Implications,
2010
West Virginia University
Obesity Prevention: A Review Of The Interactions And Interventions, And Some Policy Implications, Anura Amarasinghe, Gerard D'Souza
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions especially in the developed and, more recently, in the developing world where the problem is compounded by myriad socio-economic, demographic, built and natural environmental factors. This review examines the possible causes, consequences and policy implications using a multilevel, multispectral framework. The causes of obesity clearly are multifaceted and involve numerous interactions. Together with economic incentives, allocation of physical and financial resources to community intervention strategies through educational programs as well as better land use planning would be helpful in promoting healthier and sustainable communities. Towards this goal, we proposed a dynamic and integrated Individual, Social, …
Part 5: The Chrysler Museum Of Art: A Longer Look,
2010
Old Dominion University
Part 5: The Chrysler Museum Of Art: A Longer Look, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
All things considered, our regional cultural treasure is doing well as it adjusts to new financial and cultural realities.
Front Matter: The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2010,
2010
Old Dominion University
Front Matter: The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2010, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Cover, front matter, table of contents, and other materials for the 2010 The State of the Region report authored by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University
Part 3: Sizing Up The Competition: Hampton Roads Versus Other East Coast Container Ports,
2010
Old Dominion University
Part 3: Sizing Up The Competition: Hampton Roads Versus Other East Coast Container Ports, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Over the past decade, the Port of Virginia has slipped to third place on the East Coast behind Savannah, Ga. Perhaps we can reverse this by means of Norfolk Southern Corp.’s Heartland Corridor and the recent lease acquisition of the APM Maersk facility in Portsmouth.
Part 8: Partisan Politics In Hampton Roads: Color Us Purple,
2010
Old Dominion University
Part 8: Partisan Politics In Hampton Roads: Color Us Purple, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Once dominated by Democrats and more recently by Republicans, Hampton Roads has become a swing region politically. Currently, we are disadvantaged by an absence of legislator seniority in Richmond and Washington.
Part 6: Destination Of Choice: The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center,
2010
Old Dominion University
Part 6: Destination Of Choice: The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Despite attracting 700,000 visitors annually, the Aquarium is not familiar to many people. We examine the Aquarium and outline its role in the economic development of a key area of Virginia Beach.
Part 1: The Hampton Roads Economy: Where We've Been, Where We're Going,
2010
Old Dominion University
Part 1: The Hampton Roads Economy: Where We've Been, Where We're Going, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
We are slowly recovering from the worldwide recession. However, both the port and tourism are sputtering and defense spending may decelerate in the future.
Part 9: Dashboard Indicators Of Vision Hampton Roads,
2010
Old Dominion University
Part 9: Dashboard Indicators Of Vision Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Vision Hampton Roads provides a “dashboard” of critical performance variables that helps us determine how we really are doing in areas such as education and the economy. Our report card is mixed.
Part 7: Cinema In Hampton Roads: History And Prospects,
2010
Old Dominion University
Part 7: Cinema In Hampton Roads: History And Prospects, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
The “movies” have been turned upside down over the past half century by television, the Internet, movie rentals and changing customer tastes. We explore what has happened in Hampton Roads and speculate about the future.
The Economic Impact Of The University Of Arkansas,
2010
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
The Economic Impact Of The University Of Arkansas, Katherine A. Deck, Viktoria Riiman
Publications and Presentations
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas was established in the city of Fayetteville as both the state university and the major land‐grant university for Arkansas. The University of Arkansas is a flagship university for the integration of student engagement, scholarship and research, and innovation that collectively transforms lives and inspires leadership for a global society. As such, the impact of the University of Arkansas extends far beyond the transfer of knowledge from professors to students and is far reaching in social and economic terms. As leading research universities across the country engage in the process of enumerating the socio‐economic …
Regional Economic Development: Current Issues 2010-11,
2010
Western Michigan University
Regional Economic Development: Current Issues 2010-11, Department Of Economics
Werner Sichel Lecture Series
The Sichel Series is codirected by Professors Wei-Chiao Huang and Huizhong Zhou, and is cosponsored by the W. E. Up john Institute for Employment Research, College of Arts and Sciences, and Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies at the Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education at WMU. It is named for longtime WMU economics professor, Dr. Werner Sichel, who retired in 2004. This series also coincides timely with the founding of Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies at Western Michigan University.
Department Of Economics Publication List 2010,
2010
South Dakota State University
Department Of Economics Publication List 2010, Penny Stover
Economics Pamphlet Series
This compilation lists published works authored by Department of Economics faculty members and other staff working on projects funded through the Department of Economics. Publications resulting from their research and academic activities are indexed by author at the end of this pamphlet for easy access by the public. The articles were published between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.
Mexico Consensus Economic Forecast,
2010
American Chamber México
Mexico Consensus Economic Forecast, Deborah L. Riner
Border Region Modeling Project
No abstract provided.
Are Brand Name Medicine Prices Really Lower In Ciudad Juárez?,
2010
University of Texas at El Paso
Are Brand Name Medicine Prices Really Lower In Ciudad Juárez?, Thomas M. Fullerton Jr., Osvaldo Miranda
Border Region Modeling Project
Relatively high brand name pharmaceutical prices have led many United States residents to cross the border into Mexico as “medical tourists.” To examine the savings potentially available to consumers willing to cross into Mexico, data are collected and analyzed for brand name prescription medicines sold in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Retail pharmacy prices are generally lower on the south side of the border and substantial savings result for some medicines. For some products, however, shelf prices are lower on the north side of the border.
Globalization And Economic Growth In Sub-Saharan Africa,
2010
Gettysburg College
Globalization And Economic Growth In Sub-Saharan Africa, Hadiatou Barry
Gettysburg Economic Review
This study analyzes Sub-Saharan Africa through the framework of globalization. The study‘s objective is to determine whether globalization is a significant factor when associated with economic growth in the region. Using panel data from 1995-2005 for 41 countries and the KOF globalization index, an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) model was employed to examine the relationship between globalization and other traditional factors of economic growth such as trade, foreign direct investment, loans, aid, natural resources, corruption, and rule of law. The study shows that globalization has a positive, though statistically insignificant impact on the economic growth of Sub-Saharan Africa. However, globalization …
Sustainable Economic Development In Energy Rich Economies: A Regional Approach,
2010
West Virginia University
Sustainable Economic Development In Energy Rich Economies: A Regional Approach, Hodjat Ghadimi
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
There is an extensive literature on or relating to development issues of energy rich economies – particularly those in the developing world. While national-level studies abound, the analyses of these economies at a regional level or with a regional and spatial perspective are scarce. Generally, a bottom up regional approach to development and the value of insights that regional models and comparative regional studies provide have not received sufficient attention in the field of development economics. Analyzing development sustainability in energy rich economies at a regional scale may provide insights not otherwise possible. National scale studies and models are mostly …
Who Generates Hazardous Wastes? Attribution Of Producer And Consumer Responsibility Within The Us,
2010
West Virginia University
Who Generates Hazardous Wastes? Attribution Of Producer And Consumer Responsibility Within The Us, Christa D. Jensen
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
Amid changing attitudes about the environment and increasing sustainability concerns, many countries around the world aim to curb waste generation, especially the generation of hazardous wastes. Beginning in the late 1970’s and occurring increasingly since, governments and international bodies are passing legislation and treaties dealing with the reduction of hazardous waste generation and waste minimization in general. For future waste minimization policies to have an impact on hazardous waste generation, methods for determining where the ultimate responsibility for hazardous waste generation lies need to be explored. This paper examines hazardous waste generation in the United States at the industry level …
National And State Economic Impact Of Netl,
2010
West Virginia University
National And State Economic Impact Of Netl, Randall Jackson, Amanda Krugh, Brian Lashier, Ronald Munson
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
This report documents the development of state-level input-output models for Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Oregon and the augmentation of the national input-output model that was developed previously for the project Valuing Domestically Produced Natural Gas and Oil . The state IO models were developed to assess the FY08 economic impacts of expenditures, employment, and research and development awards at the NETL sites located in Pittsburgh, PA; Morgantown, WV; and Albany, OR. The national IO model was developed to assess the FY08 economic impacts of NETL site expenditures, awards, and employment at the national level.
An Empirical Analysis Of The Interactions Between Environmental Regulations And Economic Growth,
2010
Albany State University
An Empirical Analysis Of The Interactions Between Environmental Regulations And Economic Growth, Chali Nondo, Peter V. Schaeffer, Tesfa Gebremedhin, Jerald J. Fletcher
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between environmental regulation and economic growth. A four-equation regional growth model is used to analyze the simultaneous relationships among changes in population, employment, per capita income, and environmental regulations for the 410 counties in Appalachia. Our results reveal that initial conditions for environmental regulation are negatively related to regional growth factors of change in population, per capita income, and total employment. From this, we infer that the diversion of resources from production and investment activities to pollution abatement is inadvertently transmitted to other sectors of the economy—thereby resulting in a …
