Year of Publication
2017
College
Martin School of Public Policy and Administration
Date Available
11-3-2017
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration
Executive Summary
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
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