Date Available
5-22-2023
Year of Publication
2023
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
College
Graduate School
Department/School/Program
Public Policy and Administration
First Advisor
Dr J.S. Butler
Abstract
This research takes a holistic approach to answer the empirical question about what impacts Walmart has on host jurisdictions. This consists of a thorough review of the extant literature; a formalization of Walmart’s potential impact into a theoretical framework; a consideration of endogeneity within Walmart’s operations from multiple angles; a nationwide analysis of impacts on labor and retail markets at both the county and municipal level; a nationwide analysis of the impacts on housing prices and property tax revenue post Walmart; a multistate analysis of host jurisdictions’ reactions to these changes through the lens of local sales taxes; finally, a nationwide analysis of the changes in revenue and tax structure post Walmart.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2023.257
Recommended Citation
Young, Matt, "A Multilevel Jurisdictional Analysis of the Impact of Walmart on Host Communities" (2023). Theses and Dissertations--Public Policy and Administration. 44.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/msppa_etds/44
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