Part 6: A Powerful Economic Engine: The Impact Of Eastern Virginia Medical School,
2012
Old Dominion University
Part 6: A Powerful Economic Engine: The Impact Of Eastern Virginia Medical School, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
The economic impact of EVMS approximates $800 million annually and at a time when other economic engines are sputtering, the medical school has become an increasingly important economic force in our region.
Part 9: Modeling And Simulation In Hampton Roads,
2012
Old Dominion University
Part 9: Modeling And Simulation In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
The demise of JFCOM has reduced the size of, but hardly eliminated, modeling and simulation in our region. Old Dominion University’s VMASC continues to show the way and now is heavily involved in medical simulation work.
Impact Of Work Values And Individual Attributes On Citizenship And Task Performance: A Test In A Developing Country Context,
2012
University of Wollongong
Impact Of Work Values And Individual Attributes On Citizenship And Task Performance: A Test In A Developing Country Context, Anil Chadrakumara
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
This study examined the impact of work values and individual characteristics on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and task performance (TP). Based on the arguments of Social Capital Theory, a theoretical foundation was developed to use work values as antecedents of OCB. Analyzing 416 responses from Sri Lankan manufacturing sector employees, it was found that gender and employment category were related to citizenship performance, while level of education was related to task performance. More importantly, the impact of work values (work norms, work ethics, and intrinsic values) on OCB was found to be more significant than that of demographic factors. Overall, …
Technology And The Export Behavior Of Small, Locally- Owned Firms: New Insight,
2012
The University of the West Indies
Technology And The Export Behavior Of Small, Locally- Owned Firms: New Insight, Densil A. Williams
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
This paper investigates the relationship between technology and the export performance of small, locally-owned firms in the Jamaican economy. The literature argues that technology is an important variable in influencing the export performance of small firms given its technological ability to generate competitive advantage for the firm. However, the results from empirical studies are not always consistent. To investigate this issue, the paper uses survey data collected through face-to-face interviews of 92 exporters and non-exporters to estimate a logistic regression model of the firm’s export behavior. The results revealed that firm size, is the most critical factor that determines export …
Measuring Water Poverty Index In Urban Areas Of Punjab,
2012
University of Central Punjab
Measuring Water Poverty Index In Urban Areas Of Punjab, Kanwal Zahra, Syed Hussain Haider, Afzal Mahmood, Sami Ullah
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
The urban population of Punjab is growing rapidly. It is projected that there will be a 25 to 30 percent increase in urban population by 2020. This rapid population increase is causing major problems in the efficient provision of urban services in these cities. To evaluate the effect of this population increase, this paper tries to produce an integrated assessment of water stress and scarcity, linking physical estimates of water availability with socioeconomic variables that reflect poverty, i.e., a Water Poverty Index. It is understood that poor households face the problem of the accessibility of potable water, and this results …
Supply Response, Exchange Rate And Domestic Price In Nigeria,
2012
Federal University, Wukari, Nigeria
Supply Response, Exchange Rate And Domestic Price In Nigeria, Emmanuel C. Ani, Samson Adeniyi Aladejare
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the impact of exchange rate and domestic price on export trade in Nigeria. Firstly, based on the literature review and findings of the study in the area, the paper aligned itself within the premise of the traditionalist view which concludes that non-oil export trade in Nigeria is predicated by currency depreciation via lower export prices. Secondly, the introduction of domestic prices, alongside naira rate of exchange as major determinants of non–oil exports in Nigeria, has the implication of showing that currency devaluation could be used to improve the balance of payment …
The Us Financial Crisis, Emerging Markets And The Effects Of Imf Loans,
2012
University of New Orleans
The Us Financial Crisis, Emerging Markets And The Effects Of Imf Loans, Bridgette Bain
Journal for the Advancement of Developing Economies
The main hypothesis of this paper is that emerging markets with outstanding debt from the IMF and their economies are more severely affected by shocks to the world than countries that do not undertake IMF debt. The effect that shocks have on these economies is also dependent upon the size of the debt borrowed. This paper analyzes the effects that outstanding IMF debt has on emerging markets. Essentially, it observes the responses of emerging markets to shocks in their economy when they are indebted to the IMF. We observe 35 emerging markets as defined by Dow Jones in 2010 and …
Contribution Of The Film & Television Industry To The Economies Of Oregon And The Portland Metropolitan Area: An Economic Impact Analysis For The Oregon Governor’S Office Of Film And Television,
2012
Portland State Uhiversity
Contribution Of The Film & Television Industry To The Economies Of Oregon And The Portland Metropolitan Area: An Economic Impact Analysis For The Oregon Governor’S Office Of Film And Television, Jeff Renfro, Jenny H. Liu
Northwest Economic Research Center Publications and Reports
Research report on the economic footprint of the TV and Film Industry in Oregon and the Portland Metro Area.
Metro And Non-Metro Business Incubators: Similarities And Critical Differences,
2012
West Virginia University
Metro And Non-Metro Business Incubators: Similarities And Critical Differences, Randall Jackson, Peter V. Schaeffer, Mark Middleton
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
Business incubators often figure prominently into regional economic development and innovation strategies. This paper reports on a recent survey aimed at identifying appropriate methods for the evaluation of nonmetropolitan, rural incubator performance. The results draw upon responses from 209 of 719 active U.S. Business incubators identified through our research. Roughly one quarter of the respondents were located outside of areas classified as metropolitan. This paper focuses on critical similarities and differences between metropolitan and non-metropolitan business incubators along the dimensions of economic role, function, and effectiveness. The survey and preliminary synthesis of follow-up interviews suggests that an explicit awareness of …
A Knowledge Base For The World's Energy Rich Regions,
2012
West Virginia University
A Knowledge Base For The World's Energy Rich Regions, Hodjat Ghadimi, Davina Bird
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
Energy rich regions (ERRs) play an important role in the world economy. A knowledge base of energy rich economies on a regional level provides a useful tool for comparative research of sustainable development in ERRs with an interdisciplinary perspective. The purpose of this knowledge base is to present a foundation for understanding the attributes and development processes of various ERRs and the collective role they play in the world’s energy, environment, and development debate. The construction of the ERR knowledge base is described, including the steps and data sources, structure, and process. Using two databases on oil and gas giant …
An Analysis Of Administrative “Best Practices” In The Administration Of Business Incubators,
2012
West Virginia University
An Analysis Of Administrative “Best Practices” In The Administration Of Business Incubators, Mark Middleton, Peter V. Schaeffer, Randall Jackson
Regional Research Institute Working Papers
A large body of scholarly work has been published on “best practices” in the administration of business incubators. These strategies for the operation of the facilities outline ideal administrative policies and procedures that are not always practical for the operation of all business incubators. Using data acquired from a nationwide survey of business incubators this paper investigates the use of “best practices” identified by scholars in the management of operating business incubators. This research uses frequency analysis and cross tabulation to analyze the “best practices” variables of the survey. The analysis illustrates compliance and use of these “best practices is …
Indicators, Dashboards, Benchmarks, And Scorecards In Regional Economic Development: Lessons Learned,
2012
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Indicators, Dashboards, Benchmarks, And Scorecards In Regional Economic Development: Lessons Learned, George A. Erickcek
Employment Research Newsletter
No abstract provided.
Part 5: Does The Commonwealth Balance It's Budget On The Backs Of Local Governments?,
2012
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 2: How Much Is Too Much? Comparing Income Inequality And The Cost Of Living In Hampton Roads To New York City,
2012
Old Dominion University
Part 2: How Much Is Too Much? Comparing Income Inequality And The Cost Of Living In Hampton Roads To New York City, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Incomes are distributed more equally in Hampton Roads than nationally and certainly more so than in New York City. At least 80 percent of households in Hampton Roads are better off in economic terms than the comparable 80 percent in New York City.
Part 1: Gathering Steam: The Regional Economy Recovers (Slowly),
2012
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 4: Do We Have Enough Physicians In Hampton Roads?,
2012
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 8: Homeschooling: Our Fastest-Growing Alternative In K-12 Education,
2012
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.
Economic Impact Of Agriculture On South Dakota,
2011
South Dakota State University
Economic Impact Of Agriculture On South Dakota, Gary Taylor
Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)
No abstract provided.
Economic Outlook Heading Into 2012,
2011
South Dakota State University
Economic Outlook Heading Into 2012, Emmanuel Opoku, Scott W. Fausti
Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)
No abstract provided.
Reasons To Shop At Farmer's Market: A Survey Study In South Dakota,
2011
South Dakota State University
Reasons To Shop At Farmer's Market: A Survey Study In South Dakota, Kuo-Liang Chang, Jerry Warmann
Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)
No abstract provided.
