Innovators in Rural Community Economic Development

Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis

Rural Wealth Creation

This textbook investigates the role of wealth in achieving sustainable rural economic development. Published by Routledge and edited by John L. Pender, Bruce A. Weber, Thomas G. Johnson, and J. Matthew Fannin.


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The Actual and Potential Economic Impact of Invasive Species on the Adirondack Park: A Preliminary Assessment

This report explores the economic impacts of invasive species on specific sectors of the Adirondack Park’s economy. This first-of-its-kind assessment for the Adirondacks analyzes actual and potential impacts of eight invasive species, summarizes expenditures…


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The Actual and Potential Economic Impact of Invasive Species on the Adirondack Park: A Preliminary Assessment: Executive Summary

The report “The Actual and Potential Economic Impact of Invasive Species on the Adirondack Park: A Preliminary Assessment: Executive Summary” explores the economic impacts of invasive species on specific sectors of the Adirondack Park’s economy. This…


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Case Study: Assessing Impacts of Liquefied Natural Gas Terminals

This case study profiles Yellow Wood's work for Save Passamaquoddy Bay on an economic and fiscal impact analysis of proposed liquefied natural gas terminals.  Save Passamaquoddy Bay (www.savepassamaquoddybay.org)…


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Parks and Beaches: Common Cents for the Common Wealth

Parks and Beaches: Common Cents for the Common Wealth quantifies the value of the park system as an engine of Massachusetts economic development. This value includes recreational tourism spending, recreational equipment spending, the timber industry,…


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Yellow Wood Notes, Summer 1997

Redefining the Role of the Consultant; A Brief Introduction to Learning Communities; Update on Our Work; Recent YWA Publications; Suggested Reading; YWA's New Web Site; Vermont Computer Lingo


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Yellow Wood Notes, Summer 2002

Green Community Technologies; YWA as Project Manager; Surveying Vermont's Airport; Economic Impacts of School Location; New YWA Staff; Island Pond Wood Workers Alliance; Union County Farmers; Tricks of the Trade: "Breaking the Ice"; Summer Puzzler…


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Yellow Wood Notes, Summer 1999

Forensic Research; Walking the Lake Champlain Basin; An Innovative Evaluation Tool; YWA Expands Training & Facilitation Services; Examining Assumptions; Direct Producer Retailer of PA Dairy Products; Mind-Bending Puzzler
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