Birdwatching, logging and the local economy in the Białowieża Forest, Poland
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DOI: 10.1007/s10531-019-01808-6
Abstract: Birdwatching is one of the fastest growing subsectors of ecotourism, and can contribute substantial income to the local economy in areas with high bird diversity. The Białowieża Forest (BF) is one of the most popular… read more here.
Keywords: local economy; bia owie; owie forest; birdwatching logging ... See more keywords
Spice Price Spikes: Simulating Impacts of Saffron Price Volatility in a Gendered Local Economy-Wide Model
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2016.10.018
Abstract: Access to international markets provides smallholders with unprecedented opportunities, but also exposes them to world market whims. We use a local economy-wide impact evaluation (LEWIE) model to analyze how the recent global saffron-price variability affected… read more here.
Keywords: saffron price; local economy; price; price volatility ... See more keywords
Accountability for the Local Economy at All Levels of Government in United States Elections
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DOI: 10.1017/s0003055420000027
Abstract: Retrospective voting is a crucial component of democratic accountability. A large literature on retrospective voting in the United States finds that the president’s party is rewarded in presidential elections for strong economic performance and punished… read more here.
Keywords: local economy; levels government; united states; economy ... See more keywords
Are Investments in Basic Infrastructure the Magic Wand to Boost the Local Economy of Rural Communities from Romania
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DOI: 10.20944/preprints201808.0347.v1
Abstract: This article investigates if public investments in rural basic infrastructure represent the best strategy for boosting the local economy of rural communities from Romania. The article focuses on one specific program implemented under the Cohesion… read more here.
Keywords: local economy; basic infrastructure; infrastructure; economy rural ... See more keywords