GINNING UP ECONOMIC GROWTH? EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF COUNTY-LEVEL ALCOHOL SALES

Author

Nathan Smith, University of Kentucky

Year of Publication

2017

College

Martin School of Public Policy and Administration

Date Available

11-3-2017

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Abstract

The academic literature on the topic of legal alcohol sales is vast; from the effects on crime to population health outcomes. The economic development impact of alcohol sales, however, remains relatively unexplored. This research examines county-level data from the State of Arkansas between the years 2009 and 2014 in a cross-sectional time-series regression analysis to determine whether economic development benefits exist that can be attributed either directly or indirectly to legal alcohol sales. Ultimately, this study finds that alcohol sales are positively and significantly related with food service and accommodation employment as well as higher per capita personal income.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Nathan, "GINNING UP ECONOMIC GROWTH? EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF COUNTY-LEVEL ALCOHOL SALES" (2017). MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects. 284.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/mpampp_etds/284