In this paper we report on the development and use of an information system for state or regional energy planning which attempts to deal with both external effects and information needs. A regional economic model is included as an integral part of the information system. External impacts of...

This paper addresses a series of study objectives, starting with (1) the delineation of tourism/recreation activities and providers, (2) the identification of appropriate indicators for measuring economic impact, and (3) the preparation of alternate analytical frameworks for assessing national,...

Computer simulations of population changes associated with alternative copper-nickel mining development scenarios are presented in this report. Projected population changes for seven alternative development scenarios are examined in detail for a primary mining impact Study Area in St. Louis...

State government is an increasingly important source of local government income. State government also is becoming an active co-partner with local governments in public facility investment planning and spending. This report presents statistical series for assessing the level and distribution of...