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The Impact of Public University Research on the NC Economy
Recently released CERPA research reveals the vital role that academic research has played in North Carolina's prosperity. [report]
CERPA Research Recognized for Transforming North Carolina
The Cratis D. Williams Graduate School awarded the Transforming North Carolina Research Award to a CERPA research team that examined the social and economic conditions and policies across various segments of North Carolina. The research was funded by the NC Rural Center.
CERPA Program Director becomes Co-editor for Leading Environmental Economics Journal
Mike McKee has been appointed to serve as co-editor for the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, the most prestigious environmental economics journal.
Vandana Shiva: Sustainability and the Global Food Crisis
Dr. Vandana Shiva will present the talk “Sustainability and the Global Food Crisis” Monday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. [info]
The WNC Economy: A Decade in Review
CERPA examined the performance of the WNC economy during between 2000-2009. [report]
Climate Policy: Pre- and Post-Copenhagen
Dr. Jason Shogren, world reknown climate expert, gave a public lecture on Wednesday, March 17th at 5pm in Belk Library Room 114. [more info]
CERPA Receives $90,000 from NC Rural Center
CERPA will collaborate with the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government to study the barriers, opportunities and resources for NC rural economic development.
Latest WNC Economic Index & Report
The Septermber release of the WNC Economic Index & Report provides the lastest on the regional economy. [download]
Designing Feasible and Efficient Climate Policies
Climate research receives funding from the Research Council of Norway. CERPA will be collaborating with the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research at the University of Oslo and Colorado State University.
CERPA Receives $118,183 from the US Office of Naval Research
CERPA researchers will use the Appalachian Experimental Economics Laboratory to study alternative policies aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
IRS Income Tax Policy Research
Preliminary results from the IRS funded Tax Payer Services project published in the IRS Research Bulletin. [download]
Economic Development Research Cited by Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve cites CERPA research when discussing how policmakers use prisons as a tool for rural economic development [download]
Impacts of Climate Change on NC Coast
John Whitehead joins researchers from East Carolina and UNC Wilmington to assess the impact of rising sea levels on property values, recreational and quality of life. [more]
Appalachian's Regional Economic Impact
A CERPA study reports Appalachian's annual economic impact includes 5,121 jobs, $125 million in additional earnings, $506 million in additional economic activity, and $39 million in additional indirect taxes to local governments. [download]
NEW BOOK: Environmental Economics, Experimental Methods
This volume brings together 63 leading researchers and their work exploring the behavioral underpinnings of environmental economics using experimental methods. The 24 chapters cover current policy issues related to tradable permits, common property and public goods, regulation and compliance, and valuation and preferences. [info]
NEW BOOK: Environmental Amenities and Regional Economic Development [more]
Research Highlight
CERPA conducts policy simulation in the Appalachian Experimental Economics Laboratory. The lab enables a more precise investigation of how policy influences individual behavior and final outcomes, and serves as a wind tunnel to testbed alternative rules and policies. The insights enable decisionmakers to implement policies that better achieve targeted outcomes.
CERPA in the News
Jobless Rate Falls Faster Here than Anywhere Else, The News Herald, December 12, 2010.
Regional Economy Grows, but Slightly in WNC, Wilkes News, December 10,2010.
Slight Jobs Shift Hopeful, Winston-Salem Journal, September 25, 2010.
Triad Jobless Rate Dipped Slightly in August, Winston-Salem Journal, September 24, 2010.
Region's Economy Continues its Rocky Ride, High Country Press, August 26, 2010.
Asheville-area Road Out of Recession 'Slow and Bumpy', Asheville Citizen-Times, August 24, 2010.
Peaks Loom Higher from the Hollows, Business North Carolina, February 2010.
New Buyers, unexpected places fuel Buncombe's home sales comeback, Asheville Citizen-Times, February 28, 2010.
WNC Index Ends 2009 on an Upswing, Alleghany News, February 17, 2010.
Slight Improvement Found in Western NC Economy, Winston-Salem Journal, February 11, 2010.
Western NC Economy Improves Slightly, North Carolina Construction News, February 11, 2010.
Business North Carolina Magazine, Carolina Newswire, January 28, 2010.
Economic Activity Down in Western North Carolina, Winston-Salem Journal, December 10, 2009.
Job Loss Data in Western North Carolina Rural Counties, GoBlueRidge, December 10, 2009.
WNC Rural Counties See Greatest Job Losses in Region , Mountain Times, December 10, 2009.
Jobless Rates are Economy's Downfall, Alleghaney News, November 11, 2009.
Western NC Index at Lowest Level in Four Years, Winston-Salem Journal, November 7, 2009.
Growth in Economy is Stalled, Alleghaney News, September 16, 2009.
Economic Activity Flat in Western North Carolina, McDowell News, September 11, 2009.
Jobless Rate Holds, Winston-Salem Journal, October 17, 2009.
Appalachian Receives More Than $552,000 in Stimulus Funding, ASU News, October 19, 2009.
Area Jobs Rate Drop: Fewer Jobless May Not Make a Trend, Experts Say, Winston-Salem Journal, September 26, 2009.
Economic Picture is Still Mixed, Wilkes Jounral Patriot, September 14, 2009.
Economic Activity Flat in Western North Carolina, Winston-Salem Journal, September 11, 2009.
Economic Activity Flat in WNC, McDowell News, September 11, 2009.
Jobless Rate Goes Up in Triad, Winston-Salem Journal, June 27, 2009.
Jobless Rate Rises Again in WNC, Asheville Citizen-Times, June 27, 2009.
Triad Jobless Rate Declines Slightly, Winston-Salem Journal, April 24. 2009.
WNC Economy Slowed its Decline in February, High Country Press, April 23. 2009.
Economic Activity Down in WNC, McDowell News, April 21. 2009.
Economic Activity Fell 0.1% in WNC in February, Winston-Salem Journal, April 21. 2009.
WNC Employment Loss Slows, Asheville Citizen-Times, April 17, 2009.
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