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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"economic contribution"”.
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The economic contribution of farmer cooperatives for the state of Kansas
… served the needs of members, but also provided economic support, employment, and wages in rural communities. The objective of this research is to measure the total economic contribution of grain and farm supply cooperatives to the Kansas economy. Economic contribution results are often …
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The economic contribution of river recreation and tourism in the Little Yampa Canyon, Colorado
… to a region that seeks to further diversify its economic portfolio in light of broader transitions occurring in the energy and agriculture sector. A land acquisition proposal by the Bureau of Land Management seeks to expand public access to the Yampa River and the nearby recreation amenities and …
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The effects and socio-economic contribution of Batonga Community Museum in Zimbabwe : an ethnographic field study
… study critically examines the effects and socio-economic contribution of the BCM to the local communities, which ranges from generation of revenue to education training, environmental conservation and creation of employment in several sectors of the economy. On examining this topic, I draw …
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An Analysis of the Logging Sector in East Texas: Current Status and Future Prospects
… Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the economic contribution (2021) and economic contribution trend (2012-2021) of the logging sector in East Texas using Impact Analysis for Planning (IMPLAN). Furthermore, this study determined the current status of this sector using online and mail …
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Creating Imagined Homelands and the Politics Behind the Balikbbayan Identity
… returned for temporary visits. Due to the large economic contribution of balikbayans in the past, the Philippine state has hailed those who occupy this status as Heroes of the Nation. In the recent years, balikbayans have been targeted by real estate development companies as sources of capital …
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Convention and Visitors Bureaus' services under review: The meeting planners' perspective
… in view of its growth rate and significant economic contribution. This study focused on the relationship between meeting planners and Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs). It assessed meeting planners' usage of CVB services and their perceptions of these services. Two self-completion …
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Sustainability standards for biofuels : analyses of the current standards and recommendations of the future direction
… around the world thanks to the environmental and economic contribution that biofuels have promised. As more and more people became concerned about the real benefits of biofuels in comparison to the conventional fossil-based options, the need for ensuring sustainability of biofuels has emerged, …
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Member Based-Micro Finance Institutions and Poverty Reduction. A case of Chamwino District Dodoma Region, Tanzania
This study reflects on assessment of the contribution of Micro Finance Institution in this case Saving and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCOS) in poverty reduction in rural areas. The main objective of this study was to examine the economic contribution of SACCOS towards poverty eradication …
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Women's work and household income: evidence from Bangkok's urban fringe
… research asks whether the patterns of women's economic contribution and marginalization that previously have been identified apply to the emerging metropolitan fringe areas. I argue that women in metropolitan fringe communities are more marginalized than men in terms of type of employment, …
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Short-term employment, income and output consequences of a decline in flue-cured tobacco production: the case of Southside Virginia
… analysis to introduce the study area and its economic base, and this includes a focus on the regional tobacco trade. Estimates of the economic contribution of tobacco to the study area are generated using input-output analysis and the IMPLAN model. Survey data, interviews and other published …
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Social Responsibility from the Perspective of Different Generations of Immigrant Entrepreneurs: The Unappreciated Benefits
… of immigrant entrepreneurship and their economic contribution to developed countries. However, little is known about the social contributions of these immigrant entrepreneurs to the host country. While the values of immigrant entrepreneurs are rooted in their home culture, they continue …
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Current and historical trends in general aviation in the United States
… aviation generated 496,000 jobs and its total economic contribution to the U.S. economy was valued at $76.5 billion. However, a comparison of general aviation's impact on jobs and on the economy between 2008 and 2009, shows a 20% decrease in jobs and a 21% decrease in total economic impact in …
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Privately owned public space attached to office buildings in Manhattan : economic and urban perspectives of incentive zoning
… Incentive Zoning Policy of New York City from economic and urban perspectives. In the first part, it evaluates empirically the economic contribution of privately owned public space to the value of the office buildings to which they are attached. An economic model is postulated to predict the …
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Faith in Practice: A Mixed Method Study Exploring the Impact of Faith Based Organisations in Delivering Voluntary and Community Sector Activities in Cornwall
… users demonstrating that FBOs make a significant economic contribution to the county through the average value of volunteer hours, which can be estimated to be in excess of £20million. The average volunteer profile was found to be 50-69 years old, volunteers up to 2 hours per week and is a member …
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Relationship between self-efficacy beliefs and socio-cultural adjustment of international graduate students and American graduate students.
… campuses such as increase in diversity and economic contribution (AEC, 2000). However, many international students struggle with adjusting to a new culture (Hubbard, 1994) which may result in attrition, diminished performance, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships (Matsumoto et …
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Valuing the ecosystem services provided by UK bats under climate change
… to potential pest suppression, and the economic value of this service, remain poorly understood. This thesis investigates how climate change may affect bat communities, their trophic interactions, and the ecosystem services they provide. By integrating species distribution modelling, …
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The Contribution of Festivals to City Branding
The economic contribution of festivals and events has been widely acknowledged, but the relationship between a festival and city branding has received little attention. This thesis explores the role of festival stakeholders in the development of a city brand, providing a detailed account of city …
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Outcasts On The Inside? A Case Study Of The Career Aspirations And Experiences Of Widening Participation Students From A Merseyside College Of Higher Education
… students in Merseyside, England. Nationally, the economic contribution made by higher education to the economy and the provision of a skilled, adaptable workforce, is a major topic of concern, and even more so in regions such as Merseyside in the North West of England, which have experienced …
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An exploration of the work experiences of taxi drivers in Cape Town: A study of Delft and Khayelitsha
… pointing out that while it makes a positive economic contribution to the country through employment generation, the industry is beset by challenges. Among these are reckless driving, the use of unroadworthy vehicles, and persistent violence and turf wars that lead to widespread animosity and …
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