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Full-Text Articles in Regional Economics
Life In Hampton Roads Survey Press Release #2: A Tale Of Many Cities: Economy, Crime, And Politics, Social Science Research Center, Old Dominion University
Life In Hampton Roads Survey Press Release #2: A Tale Of Many Cities: Economy, Crime, And Politics, Social Science Research Center, Old Dominion University
Life in Hampton Roads Survey Report
This report examines regional and sub-regional measures of economy, crime, and politics perceptions from the 2014 Life In Hampton Roads survey (LIHR 2014) conducted by the Old Dominion University Social Science Research Center.
Part 1: Rebounding, Albeit Slowly, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 1: Rebounding, Albeit Slowly, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
In a nutshell, our regional economy continues to recover, but still has not regained the jobs lost in the 2008 recession.
Part 3: Megachurches In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 3: Megachurches In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
There are 14 “megachurches” in Hampton Roads and each enjoys an average attendance in excess of 2,000 weekly. They are redefining organized religion in our region.
Part 5: The Impact Of Vehicle Tolls On Hampton Roads: Job Mobility, Residential Living Choices And Regional Cohesion, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 5: The Impact Of Vehicle Tolls On Hampton Roads: Job Mobility, Residential Living Choices And Regional Cohesion, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
This was one of the hottest topics in Hampton Roads this past year and we analyze the probable effects of those tolls on our region.
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 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.
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 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 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 1: Gathering Steam: The Regional Economy Recovers (Slowly), Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 1: Gathering Steam: The Regional Economy Recovers (Slowly), Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
We continue to do better than the nation, but our regional economic recovery has been slow. The port, regional tourism and residential housing have yet to regain the ground they lost during the recession and the outlook for defense spending is hazardous.
Part 3: Attorneys And Law Firms In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 3: Attorneys And Law Firms In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
The national market for attorneys is glutted and this has resulted in stagnant salaries, unemployed attorneys, falling law school enrollments, and rising dissatisfaction of attorneys with their lot in life. The situation in Hampton Roads does not differ substantially.
Part 4: Do We Have Enough Physicians In Hampton Roads?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 4: Do We Have Enough Physicians In Hampton Roads?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads will require approximately 1,000 additional physicians in 2025. If one-quarter of Eastern Virginia Medical School graduates remain in the region, then by 2025, EVMS will supply 504 of the needed physicians. The resulting shortage will affect physician availability, quality and pricing.
Part 5: Does The Commonwealth Balance It's Budget On The Backs Of Local Governments?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 5: Does The Commonwealth Balance It's Budget On The Backs Of Local Governments?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
We examine the Commonwealth’s fiscal practices and conclude that the answer to this question often is yes.
Part 8: Homeschooling: Our Fastest-Growing Alternative In K-12 Education, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 8: Homeschooling: Our Fastest-Growing Alternative In K-12 Education, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
1.6 percent of all K-12 students in Hampton Roads are homeschooled. While homeschooling families ordinarily must satisfy a stated set of standards, they can claim a religious exemption and this essentially obviates those standards. Hence, there is great variation in the nature and substance of homeschooling in our region.
Part 1: Putt, Putting Along: Our Regional Economy, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 1: Putt, Putting Along: Our Regional Economy, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
We’re doing better than the nation, but seem to be stuck in neutral. The port, regional tourism and residential housing have yet to regain the ground they lost during the recession and the outlook for defense spending is uncertain.
Part 2: Apartment Housing In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 2: Apartment Housing In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Vacancy rates have fallen as home ownership rates have declined. Monthly rents are among the highest in the southeast region of the country. These conditions may lead to an upsurge in apartment construction.
Part 3: A Simple Guide To Transportation Needs And Planning In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 3: A Simple Guide To Transportation Needs And Planning In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
What transportation needs do we have, how are they prioritized, and is there any hope that the region and the commonwealth will have sufficient revenue available to address them?
Part 5: Whro Marks It's 50th Anniversary, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 5: Whro Marks It's 50th Anniversary, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Virginia’s first educational, noncommercial television station has become a multimedia leader. Like most major media, however, WHRO lives in a rapidly evolving environment that could challenge its existence.
Part 1: The Hampton Roads Economy: Where We've Been, Where We're Going, Regional Studies Institute, 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 7: Cinema In Hampton Roads: History And Prospects, Regional Studies Institute, 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.
Part 9: Dashboard Indicators Of Vision Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, 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 1: The Regional Economy Contracts, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 1: The Regional Economy Contracts, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Defense spending continues to cushion our economic downturn, but two other major drivers, the port and tourism, have contracted. We also report stress tests for our major regional banks.
Part 2: The Hotel Industry In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 2: The Hotel Industry In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Stagnant or declining patronage and excess capacity have made this a very challenging time for an industry that is vital to our future.
Part 6: Traffic Congestion In Hampton Roads: Identifying And Measuring Our Bottlenecks, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 6: Traffic Congestion In Hampton Roads: Identifying And Measuring Our Bottlenecks, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
A well-known national analysis of traffic congestion identifies the 15 worst choke points in Hampton Roads. Most of them are connected to our tunnels.
Part 7: The Tunnels That Connect Hampton Roads: Wonderful Assets Or Potential Achilles' Heels?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 7: The Tunnels That Connect Hampton Roads: Wonderful Assets Or Potential Achilles' Heels?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Wonderful Assets or Potential Achilles’ Heels? The prosperity of our region depends upon five major bridge/tunnel installations, all of which potentially can be closed either by accidents or terrorism. As we recently have discovered, they are vulnerable to a variety of possible threats.
Part 4: Women Earn Less Than Men In Hampton Roads. Why?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 4: Women Earn Less Than Men In Hampton Roads. Why?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
As is true nationally, women in Hampton Roads earn less than men. Gender earnings differentials are particularly large in occupations characterized by “crowding” – where women constitute a sizable proportion of those employed. Economically speaking, women may be better off in the Richmond metro area than in Hampton Roads.
Part 6: Wunderbar! German Firms In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 6: Wunderbar! German Firms In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Our region is home to 31 companies hailing from the Federal Republic of Germany and they represent the largest contingent (19 percent) of the area’s international firms. These firms “insource” rather than “outsource” jobs and pay above-average compensation to their workers.
Part 1: Back To Earth: The Regional Economy Slows Down, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 1: Back To Earth: The Regional Economy Slows Down, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
After a spectacular first half of this decade, the regional economy decelerated in 2007. A combination of declining rates of growth in defense spending, the closing of the Ford Norfolk Assembly Plant and a sluggish national economy reduced the growth of the regional economy to the national average. Looming base realignment and closure reductions beginning in 2008 bode to continue this trend.
Part 3: 'Tis Better To Give Than To Receive: Charitable Giving In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 3: 'Tis Better To Give Than To Receive: Charitable Giving In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
We are a generous lot in Hampton Roads. The region’s citizens give a higher proportion of their incomes to charity than the national average and African Americans, who direct very high proportions of their incomes to churches, lead the parade. Overall, the region’s citizens give 8.2 percent of their annual incomes to charity, easily topping the national average of 6.4 percent.
Part 5: Affordable Housing In Hampton Roads: Facts And Issues, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
Part 5: Affordable Housing In Hampton Roads: Facts And Issues, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
The rapid increase in regional housing prices in recent years (97 percent between 1997 and 2006) has made it much more difficult for some people to own their own home. Between these years, the annual interest and principal payments required for a typical home purchase rose from only 21.5 percent of the median income of our region’s households to 32 percent. Economically viable solutions to affordable housing challenges nearly always include increased housing density in order to make more moderately priced housing profitable to builders.