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Economic Base Multipliers and Community Growth
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
An economic base study gives detailed information about how a community earns its living. The study attempts to answer the following questions: What are the current sources of employment and income? Which of these sources depend on markets outside...
The elements of economic development
(University of Missouri Extension, 1992)
More communities have come to realize that change is inevitable and they are establishing economic development programs to help them manage that change. At a time when the industrial revolution has given way to the information age, a good economic...
Understanding Your Community's Economic Base
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
Community leaders continually make important decisions that affect their community's economic growth and development. To make informed decisions, leaders need a thorough understanding of the community's economic base. This guide explains a method...
The impact of livestock production on local economies : summary of literature (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
This guide reviews the literature on the economic impact of animal feeding operations on national, state and local economies. The studies reviewed focused on the economic impacts of swine, beef and dairy production. In addition to economic impact...
Steps in the biodiesel series : economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"Biodiesel may be derived from oilseed feedstock, known as virgin oil, or recycled vegetable oil. When feedstock is used, you should understand the economic factors that affect oilseed processing and how they relate to the overall economics...
How broadband adoption and availability impacted rural employment during COVID-19
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
"This publication highlights findings from a recent MU Extension study that investigated how broadband has affected rural employment. It found that broadband availability and adoption had positive and economically significant impacts on rural...
Missouri's third class county budget trend analysis
(University of Missouri Extension, 2018)
"This electric workbook enables Missouri third class counties to analyze county fiscal trends from 1996 to 2017. A county can carry out a study of its own budget and fiscal trends and performance to identify factors ...
Downtown revitalization
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
Even before the present economic crisis, suburbanization, shopping malls and easy transportation steered business traffic to the outskirts of many communities. Consequently, many downtowns are faced with declining sales, competition from shopping...
Chancellor Honored for Leadership
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2013)
"Deaton noted for contribution to foreign economic development."...
MU's Policy Institute Raises its Profile
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2013)
"MU's Institute of Public Policy looks to build its reputation in Missouri's policy arena."...
The Effect of NASDA's "Meat the Need" Proposal on Livestock and Dairy Markets
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), University of Missouri-Columbia, 2009-09)
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri (FAPRI-MU) has provided quantitative analysis to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) regarding the short term effects on market prices...
Defusing Public Decision : A Way to Minimize Controversy While Facilitating Public Decision Making
(University of Missouri Extension, 1993)
There are at least two sides to most issues. Sometimes when public decisions are involved, things that begin as a search for a better understanding degenerate into heated controversy. There is a way to minimize this possibility. It calls for the use...
Economics of pasture-based dairies (2012)
(University of Missouri. Extension Division, 2012)
Engaging small businesses in rural economic development : seven guidelines for success
(University of Missouri Extension, 2019)
to resources as they seek opportunities. This publication focuses on one aspect of this work: meaningful engagement of rural small businesses in economic development decision making. There are many ways to approach development, this guide is based on three...
Animal feeding operations and residential value : summary of literature (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
. This review summarizes the factors found to affect the size of the impact of AFOs on rural property values. These factors are distance, size and concentration, animal species, housing value, management factors and economic benefits....
Entrepreneurial dynamics in Missouri counties
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
"Entrepreneurial dynamics - the fow of business startups and business turnover, or churn, in a place - shape economic growth. Entrepreneurs may spark economic growth and development by contributing to employment growth, innovation, quality of life...
MU attempts to compete
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2007)
Steps in the anaerobic digester series : economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2019)
"Once you have determined that anaerobic digestion is technically feasible and have measured your methane generation potential, next consider whether the project would be economically feasible. You can subsidize many capital costs of building...
Mizzou weekly (online version), volume 31, number 15
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Division of Marketing and Publications., 2009)
Introduction to the economics of pasture-based dairying (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
The following series of minimalist, pasture-based dairy model farms (75-cow, 150-cow, 300-cow and 600-cow) was developed to help dairy producers understand the economics of these dairy systems. Each model is customized to reflect an operational...