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Growing Agribusiness: The Contribution And Development Potential Of Agriculture And Forest Industry In The Danville Metropolitan Area
Terance J. Rephann James Ellis
This study examines trends in the Danville metropolitan area economy with particular attention to the changing size and composition of ...
Investigation of the Effects of Emission Market Design on the Market-Based Compliance Mechanism of the California Cap on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Charles A. Holt William M. Shobe
The state of California has implemented an economy-wide program to regulate its greenhouse gas emissions. A significant share of the ...
Outdoor Recreation Demand for Virginia: An Analysis Using 2011 Virginia Outdoors Survey Data
Terance J. Rephann
This study examines the determinants of recreation participation, intensity, and venue choice in Virginia. The study has several components. It ...
Filling the Gaps: Dentist Disparities along the Rural Urban Continuum
Terance J. Rephann Tanya Wanchek
This paper examines the distribution of dentists among U.S. counties
along the rural-urban continuum. Dentist workforce availability has implications ...
Agriculture in Virginia Beach: Impact on the City Economy
Terance J. Rephann
The purpose of this study is to describe the agricultural sector in Virginia Beach and gauge the contribution that it ...
