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School accountability and student performance - commentary
Adams, Terry (2006-03)
Regional Economic Development , Issue Mar , Pages 70-74

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Forecasting employment growth in Missouri with many potentially relevant predictors: an analysis of forecast combining methods
Strauss, Jack K.; Rapach, David E. (2005-11)
Regional Economic Development , Issue Nov , Pages 97-112

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Plentiful green space along interstate drives economy of tiny Missouri town
Thomson, Susan C. (2011-10)
The Regional Economist , Issue Oct , Pages 22-25

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School accountability and student performance - commentary
Wilson, Yvonne (2006-03)
Regional Economic Development , Issue Mar , Pages 68-69

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K-12 public school finance in Missouri: an overview
Spring, Matthew G.; Podgursky, Michael (2006-03)
Regional Economic Development , Issue Mar , Pages 31-50

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The economic impact of a smoking ban in Columbia, Missouri: an analysis of sales tax data for the first year
Pakko, Michael R. (2008-10)
In January 2007, an ordinance took effect in Columbia, Missouri, banning smoking in all bars, restaurants, and workplaces. This paper analyzes data for sales tax collections at eating and drinking establishments from January 2001 through December 2007, including the first twelve months of the smoking ban. The analysis accounts for trends, seasonality, general business conditions, and weather. The findings suggest that the smoking ban has been associated with statistically significant losses in sales tax revenues at Columbia's bars and restaurants, with an average decline of approximately 3 to ...
Regional Economic Development , Issue Oct , Pages 30-40

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Transferable tax credits in Missouri: an analytical review
Wineinger, Nathan; Rothstein, Paul (2007-11)
In 2005, Missouri had 53 legally authorized tax credit programs. In this paper, the authors assemble basic information on all of these programs and further analyze the six largest (by tax credits issued) that include freely transferable credits. Their analysis focuses on the institutional features of these programs, the kinds of market failures or disparities they may address, and whether the design of each program is consistent with its economic rationale. The authors also consider whether the evaluation of each program by the state is consistent with its economic rationale. They conclude ...
Regional Economic Development , Issue Nov , Pages 53-74

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Community profile: it's not magic, but retention emphasis pays off for Missouri town
Thomson, Susan C. (2010-01)
The Regional Economist , Issue Jan , Pages 16-18

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School accountability and student performance - commentary
Baker, Brian L. (2006-03)
Regional Economic Development , Issue Mar , Pages 66-67

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Three metro areas outside St. Louis outpace state of Missouri as a whole
Wheeler, Christopher H.; La Jeunesse, Elizabeth A. (2006-04)
The Regional Economist , Issue Apr , Pages 16-16