Data From: Municipal Water Consumption And Urban Economic Growth In El Paso,
2020
University of Texas at El Paso
Data From: Municipal Water Consumption And Urban Economic Growth In El Paso, Daniel J. Pastor, Thomas M. Fullerton Jr.
Datasets
This study investigates the nexus between municipal water consumption and economic growth for El Paso, Texas. Located in the semi-arid southwestern United States, El Paso water consumption has been the subject of prior economic studies. However, the relationship between water consumption and economic growth has not been previously analyzed for El Paso or any other metropolitan economies in the region. Empirical results indicate that municipal water usage and real personal income are integrated of order one, but are not co-integrated. Given that, a vector autoregression model is estimated and a Granger causality test is performed. Estimation results show unidirectional causation …
Borderplex Business Barometer, Volume 4, Number 3,
2020
University of Texas at El Paso
Borderplex Business Barometer, Volume 4, Number 3, Thomas M. Fullerton Jr., Steven L. Fullerton, Ana Gutierrez Zubiate, Ignacio Santana
Border Region Modeling Project
No abstract provided.
Common Power Laws For Cities And Spatial Fractal Structures,
2020
Kyoto University
Common Power Laws For Cities And Spatial Fractal Structures, Tomoya Mori, Tony E. Smith, Wen-Tai Hsu
Research Collection School Of Economics
City-size distributions are known to be well approximated by power laws across a wide range of countries. But such distributions are also meaningful at other spatial scales, such as within certain regions of a country. Using data from China, France, Germany, India, Japan, and the United States, we first document that large cities are significantly more spaced out than would be expected by chance alone. We next construct spatial hierarchies for countries by first partitioning geographic space using a given number of their largest cities as cell centers and then continuing this partitioning procedure within each cell recursively. We find …
Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: February 26, 2020,
2020
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: February 26, 2020, Eric Thompson
Leading Economic Indicator Reports
The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) 1 fell by 0.15% during January of 2020. The modest decrease in the LEI-N, which is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, followed a strong increase in December 2019. Taken together, the two monthly results indicate moderate economic growth in Nebraska through mid-2020. The leading indicator fell due to a drop in airline passenger enplanements and an increase in initial claims for unemployment insurance. However, business expectations remained positive during the month, with respondents to the January Survey of Nebraska Business reporting plans to increase sales and employment at …
Poverty And Labor Force Participation Across Metropolitan Philadelphia,
2020
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Poverty And Labor Force Participation Across Metropolitan Philadelphia, Zachary J. Porreca
Undergraduate Economic Review
This study utilizes data drawn from municipalities across the Philadelphia metropolitan area to examine trends in poverty amongst communities.While some research has been done on urban and rural poverty, this paper seeks to fill the gap in literature regarding poverty across the subksnurban and metropolitan landscape. A multiple regression model is specified, so as to provide an in depth analysis of observed trends. The central hypothesis that a relationship exists between poverty and labor force participation is tested and affirmed. The implication of this finding, as well as auxiliary findings, are explored and expanded upon. Recommendations are made for more …
Economic Impact Of Downstream Gas Development In West Virginia,
2020
West Virginia University
Economic Impact Of Downstream Gas Development In West Virginia, Eric Bowen
Bureau of Business & Economic Research
Downstream gas development has the potential to provide significant economic value if West Virginia can capture this development within its borders. In this report, we explore the potential impact of downstream natural gas industries on the West Virginia economy. To estimate the economic impact of downstream natural gas development, we take a two-pronged approach. First, we identify those industries nationally that require large amounts of natural gas in their production process. We then choose three of these industries that have the greatest potential for development within West Virginia. Second, we estimate the economic impact of a typical establishment in each …
Borderplex Business Barometer, Volume 4, Number 2,
2020
University of Texas at El Paso
Borderplex Business Barometer, Volume 4, Number 2, Thomas M. Fullerton Jr., Steven L. Fullerton, Ana Gutierrez Zubiate, Ignacio Santana
Border Region Modeling Project
No abstract provided.
Rural Poverty And Urban Proximity In Sabah, Malaysia,
2020
Universiti Malaya
Rural Poverty And Urban Proximity In Sabah, Malaysia, Joseph Jeron
Student Works (2020-2029)
One of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to eradicate extreme poverty globally by 2030 in all countries including Malaysia. While Malaysia is close to achieving this target, poverty still persists in the state of Sabah. Therefore, this study examines the determinants of household poverty in rural Sabah with a focus on urban proximity. A purposefully designed survey instrument was used to gather primary data on a total of 407 rural households in 78 villages, spread across 16 poorest districts of Sabah. In addition, Geographic Information System (GIS) data on sample households and villages was collected to construct …
Reviewer Acknowledgments For 2019,
2020
University of Kentucky
Reviewer Acknowledgments For 2019, F. Douglas Scutchfield Md, Erin N. Haynes, Erin Bouldin, Robert M. Shapiro Ii, Tim Marema, Charlotte S. Seidman
Journal of Appalachian Health
The Editorial Team extends a heart-felt “thank you” to those who have given their time and expertise in the past year to participate in this process with the Journal of Appalachian Health. We know that you have many competing pressures on your time, and that you are not financially compensated for the time you spend reviewing manuscripts. We hope that there are other forms of compensation that make the sacrifice worth the effort.
A Healthy Attitude: Rural Leaders In Tn County Organize To Address Well-Being In Appalachia,
2020
Center for Rural Strategies
A Healthy Attitude: Rural Leaders In Tn County Organize To Address Well-Being In Appalachia, Tim Marema, Erin Bouldin
Journal of Appalachian Health
When it came to formal philanthropy, Grundy County was not on the map. That changed with the 2012 establishment of South Cumberland Community Fund, which serves the plateau portions of Grundy, Franklin, and Marion counties.
Development And Early Outcomes Of The Watauga Compassionate Community Initiative, North Carolina,
2020
Center for Rural Strategies
Development And Early Outcomes Of The Watauga Compassionate Community Initiative, North Carolina, Tim Marema, Erin Bouldin
Journal of Appalachian Health
Addressing adverse childhood experiences has become a public health imperative, and communities across the United States are working to develop and implement programs and policies to both prevent childhood trauma and support adults who experienced trauma as children. Here we describe the development of the Watauga Compassionate Community Initiative (WCCI) in Watauga, County, North Carolina.
Introduction To The New “Early Reports Of Innovation” Section,
2020
Appalachian State University
Introduction To The New “Early Reports Of Innovation” Section, Erin Bouldin, Tim Marema
Journal of Appalachian Health
The Journal of Appalachian Health is introducing a new section this issue. While the journal is centralizing some of the best research and commentary on Appalachian health, the editorial team felt that practice-focused groups, organizations, and agencies may not be fully represented in the publication.
Introducing The L.A.U.N.C.H. Collaborative,
2020
University of Kentucky
Introducing The L.A.U.N.C.H. Collaborative, F. Douglas Scutchfield Md, Kevin Patrick
Journal of Appalachian Health
The L.A.U.N.C.H. Collaborative: Linking & Amplifying User-Centered Networks through Connected Health: A Demonstration of Broadband-Enabled Connected Health and Community-Based Co-Design brings together a group of organizations that are eager to use Appalachian Kentucky as a site for the development of a project aimed at creating an environment that addresses two of the nation’s major concerns about cancer. First, individuals who live in rural and remote areas are more likely to die of cancer than those who live in urban or suburban settings. And second, geographic obstacles hinder their ability to access evidence-based strategies that can prevent cancer or treat it …
Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: January 22, 2020,
2020
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Nebraska Monthly Economic Indicators: January 22, 2020, Eric Thompson
Leading Economic Indicator Reports
The Leading Economic Indicator – Nebraska (LEI-N) 1 rose by 1.10% during December of 2019. The increase in the LEI-N, which is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, confirms expectations for moderate economic growth in Nebraska through mid-2020. The leading indicator primarily rose due to strong business expectations. Respondents to the December Survey of Nebraska Business reported plans to increase sales and employment at their businesses over the next six months. There also was a rebound in building permits for single-family homes during the month, suggesting an increase in construction activity mid-year.
Shift-Share Analysis, Appalachian Counties,
2020
West Virginia University
Shift-Share Analysis, Appalachian Counties, Randall Jackson, Péter Járosi
Shift Share Analyses
In County-level CIE Supply Chain Analysis, the second of five p a rts o f A n E c onomic A n alysis of the Appalachian Coal Industry Ecosystem posted to the Commission’s website in January of 2018, we developed a set of metrics that were used to provide insights on the past and future supply chain implications of long-term coal industry decline in Appalachia. These metrics were used to identify counties that have been heavily impacted by the decline of the coal industry, those that remain dependent on the coal industry ecosystem (CIE), and among the dependent counties, those …
Regional Industry Cluster Analysis For The Potomac Highlands Region Of West Virginia,
2020
WVU Regional Research Institute
Regional Industry Cluster Analysis For The Potomac Highlands Region Of West Virginia, Jing Chen, Randall Jackson
Bureau of Business & Economic Research
Industry clusters are defined as “a form of network that occurs within a geographical location, in which the proximity of firms and institutions ensures certain forms of commonality and increases the frequency and impact of interactions.”1 In this report we identify existing industrial clusters for the Potomac Highlands region in West Virginia and examine potential industries or clusters for economic development. The primary objective of this study is to use a variety of tools to analyze the industry cluster structure for Potomac Highlands and evaluate the strengths and gaps of existing industry clusters. Our cluster analysis comprises three parts: (1) …
An Economic Profile Of The Potomac Highlands Region In West Virginia,
2020
WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research
An Economic Profile Of The Potomac Highlands Region In West Virginia, Eric Bowen, Christiadi, Brian Lego
Bureau of Business & Economic Research
West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands region—consisting of Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, Mineral, and Pendleton counties—experienced a significant economic disruption in 2015 when the Sugar Grove Naval Station closed its doors. The Naval Station, which was designed to monitor communications transmissions for the military and National Security Agency, made a significant contribution to the Pendleton County economy, and to the broader Potomac Highlands region. This study is part of a series of reports from West Virginia University researchers at the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, the Regional Research Institute, and the Brownfields Assistance Center that evaluate the Potomac Highlands region’s economy and …
Potomac Highlands Workforce And Education Assessment,
2020
WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Potomac Highlands Workforce And Education Assessment, Christiadi, Eric Bowen
Bureau of Business & Economic Research
Human capital is a crucial element of any regional economic growth plan, as companies looking to locate or grow in a region require a skilled workforce to meet the demands of their businesses. In this report, we examine human capital in the Potomac Highlands region, focusing on occupational and educational requirements to support the region’s growth over the next five years.
An Action Plan For Economic Prosperity In The Potomac Highlands Region Of West Virginia,
2020
West Virginia University
An Action Plan For Economic Prosperity In The Potomac Highlands Region Of West Virginia, Eric Bowen, Patrick Kirby, Monica Miller
Bureau of Business & Economic Research
In this final report, we summarize our findings and provide a Strategic Action Plan for the Potomac Highlands region. First, we assess the previous strategic plans covering the region, followed by an analysis of interviews the project team conducted with dozens of employers and other leaders in the community. Lastly, we make our recommendations to enhance the Potomac Highlands region’s economic prosperity.
An Action Plan For Economic Prosperity In The Potomac Highlands Region Of West Virginia: Executive Summary,
2020
West Virginia University
An Action Plan For Economic Prosperity In The Potomac Highlands Region Of West Virginia: Executive Summary, Eric Bowen, Patrick Kirby, Monica Miller
Bureau of Business & Economic Research
As a result of the closure of the Sugar Grove base, the Pendleton County Commission, in coordination with the Region 8 Planning and Development Council, engaged researchers at West Virginia University to develop a Strategic Action Plan to promote the economic development in the Potomac Highlands Region. The development of the Strategic Action Plan was completed through a four-pronged approach with the completion of: (1) an economic impact analysis of the Sugar Grove Naval Base closure and economic profile of the region; (2) a cluster analysis that made recommendations for industrial targeting based on an assessment of existing economic conditions …
