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State of Ingenuity: A Synthetic Economic Index
Regions with high levels of growth and development experience benefits stemming from strong economic activity, whereas regions with stagnating or negative growth must analyze their economic conditions to improve them. Using data-based tools can help improve the overall economic condition of the region.
Wisconsin Ginseng: Impacts and Implications
Ginsenoside levels in Wisconsin ginseng makes Wisconsin ginseng a desirable commodity. Ginsenosides, found only in ginseng, provide health benefits to those who consume the plant. This paper anaylzes the economic impact of the ginseng industry on the surrounding economy.
In 2012, FERC gathered data from government agencies and growers associations including the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSTCGA), and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Associations (CCCGA) on this industry. Information included production totals, yield per acre, acres harvested,
utilization (fresh or processed), pricing, value of production and local economy spending.
Interim Report Summarizing Significant Changes in Tax Increment Finance Policy in Wisconsin
The combination of the slowdown in development brought about by the construction downturn with the ‘‘popping of the real estate bubble’’ has created two competing challenges for tax increment financing (TIF). This report examines these challenges.
A Duration Analysis of Tax Inrement Finance District Lifespans
Communities have a tool at their disposal to facilitate such catalysts, called atax increment finance (TIF). A TIF allows a community to subsidize an improvement using the increase in tax revenue it expects to see as a result of the improvement.
Tainter Lake and Lake Menomin: The Impact of Diminishing Water Quality on Value
Tainter and Menomin both suffer from severe and often toxic Blue Green Algae blooms driven by high watershed loading of nutrients. In consideration of this issue, it is the goal of this analysis to determine whether the value of the lake property has kept pace with properties on competing lakes within the same market.
Exporting Knowledge: A Growth Industry for Wisconsin
During the 2010 school year, 691,000 internation students came to the United States to study. This study focuses on the impact these students on the local economy.
The Menomonie Road Race provides entertainment for an estimated 3,000 specators. Data collected from spectators of the road race was used to estimate the total economic impact of the bicycle race on the local Menomonie, WI.
Market Analysis of Historic Gas Station Property (includes Appendix A &B) - Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix E
Included in the market analysis is an overview of the property and it’s location,
a literature review revealing how like properties have been managed in other communities, an economic
outlook for Janesville, and a discussion of property renovation funding opportunities. Lastly, this report
provides a situation analysis or “SWOT” of repurposing the gas station property
The Economic Impact of University of Wisconsin Whitewater
This report explores the various ways that the University of Wisconsin Whitewater impacts Walworth, Jefferson, and Rock counties. Some ways the university has an influence is by bringing in money, employment, and volunteerism.
Walworth County Fair: An Economic Impact Analysis
This reports studies the impact that the Walworth County Fair has on the local economy of Walworth County. It looks at how much money fair attendees spend at the fair, with whom they attended the event, their household incomes, as well as, their favorite apsects of the fair.
Economic Impact of Eagle Lake Community on the Town of Dover and Racine County
This report has three sections. The first section is the survey that seeks to gather information from property owners. The second is a hedonic analysis of the value of real estate on Eagle Lake and it’s evolution over the past 20 years. The last section is an analysis to estimate the economic impact and contribution of the part time residents on Eagle Lake.
Economic Impact of Young Auditorium on Whitewater and the Surrounding Community
The combined economic impact of the Young Auditorium is $2,117 million. Nearby businesses profit and new jobs are created.
What is the Value of a Clean and Healthy Lake to a Local Community?
This independent report evaluates and quantifies the importance of Delavan Lake to the local economy.
City of Whitewater Wisconsin Citizen's Off-Campus Housing Survey
The City of Whitewater Student Housing Survey was designed to gather information from property owners in the City of Whitewater, Wisconsin to help the city assess the taxpayer’s view of off-campus student housing. There are clear indications of citizen’s concerns and their relationship to landlord concerns.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Student Off-Campus Survey
Understanding students’ views of demand and utilization is considered critical for planning continual housing issues in the City of Whitewater.
Village of Menomee Falls Comprehensive Plan Survey
The Village of Menomonee Falls Comprehensive Plan Survey was designed to gather information from property owners in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin to help the Village plan for future growth and development in Menomonee Falls.
This report addresses a critical issue in public finance: the economic value of an education. This includes enhanced earnings the student receives and the benefit enjoyed by the community when this graduate adds to the overall income base of the state.
Value of a UW-Whitewater Degree
This reports illustrates that a Univeristy of Wisconsin Whitewater degree greatly increases a person's ability to earn a good income over the course of his or her lifetime.
This report is a comprehensive look into bankruptcies at the county, state, regional and national levels.