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Synopsis: Tourism In Utah As An Economic Development Tool, Jhana Aristondo
Synopsis: Tourism In Utah As An Economic Development Tool, Jhana Aristondo
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Tourism in Utah is largely driven by seasonal recreation at its variety of natural-heritage resources all year round. Traditionally, in order to measure the impact that tourism has had on economic growth, income variables such as the nominal and real GDP have been used, but these only give a one-sided economic approach. If we look at the distinct concept of economic development instead of economic growth, what can be said about the impact that tourism has on the former?
This study will use and test variables that explain economic development and tourism behavior in the state of Utah. To measure …