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Tourism Policy, a Big Push to Employment: Evidence from a Multiple Synthetic Control Approach
Castillo, Victoria; Garone, Lucas Figal; Maffioli, … - 2015
This paper investigates the impact of tourism policy on employment, using the Tourism Development Policy (TDP … tourism employment in Salta by an average of 11 percent per year, for an overall impact of around 112 percent between 2003 and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011314202
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What is the Value of Entrepreneurship? A Review of Recent Research
van Praag, C. Mirjam; Versloot, Peter H. - 2007
answer the question: What is the contribution of entrepreneurs to (i) employment generation and dynamics, (ii) innovation … very important—but specific—function in the economy. They engender relatively much employment creation, productivity growth … studies show that entrepreneurial firms produce important spillovers that affect regional employment growth rates of all …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010325306
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Is there a Trade-off between Employment and Productivity?
Junankar, Pramod N. (Raja) - 2013
The aim of this paper is to analyse the possible trade-off between employment and productivity using panel data on … there is a trade-off between employment and productivity. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010329131
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Striking a balance: A national assessment of economic development incentives
Donegan, Mary; Lester, T. William; Lowe, Nichola - 2018
The use of incentive packages has intensified as local governments compete for new plants and corporate relocations, and as private firms increasingly demand a deal. While incentives promise jobs and tax revenue, scholars and practitioners criticize their high cost and limited accountability....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012059539
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Ghana's economic and agricultural transformation: Past performance and future prospects
Diao, Xinshen (contributor); Hazell, Peter B. R. (contributor) - 2019
Many African countries have experienced unprecedented rates of economic growth in recent years, yet their economic transformations display features that could constrain their future growth prospects. Patterns of urbanization without industrialization, rapid growth of low productivity jobs in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012140598
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SUCCESSFUL PRIVATIZATION OF HANFORD SITE FABRICATION SERVICES
KELLY, D.S. - 2008
successfully leveraged onsite assets to support the ongoing clean-up mission, provide potential long-term employment for the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435422
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Susanville Geothermal Investigations, California, Supplemental Technical Data
2007
The city of Susanville, in response to an unemployment rate exceeding 20 percent and other related community needs, has embarked on a comprehensive effort in community and economic development. To improve the local job market, an effort is underway to enhance the competitive position of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435442
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Appropriate Methodology for Assessing the Economic Development Impacts of Wind Power
NWCC Economic Development Work Group - 2008
promise as a provider of short-term employment during facility construction and long-term employment from ongoing facility …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435507
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Economic Development Impacts of Wind Power--Case Studies Fact Sheet
NWCC Economic Development Work Group - 2008
promise as a provider of short-term employment during facility construction and long-term employment from ongoing facility …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009435508
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Standard process for the roles and responsibilities for facility reuse of DOE Oak Ridge Reservation Facilities
Loebl, A.S.; Trost, D.G.; Pastel, J.A.; Payne, S.G.; … - 2009
The purpose of this report is to provide an understanding of the standard process for the lease or sale of facilities, equipment, and real property for the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR). The objective of this process is to facilitate the reindustrialization of the ORR for the Department of Energy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009436409