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Year: 2009

  • Energy Development and the Changing Economy of the West-report summary

    Energy Development and the Changing Economy of the West-report summary

    Ben Alexander

    This study examines how the West has changed, the rising importance of environmental amenities, and the relative role of energy development in the economy of western states. Read more

  • Energy Revenue in the Intermountain West

    Energy Revenue in the Intermountain West

    Ben Alexander

    This report examines the extent of energy reserves in the U.S. and on western public lands, and their scale in light of domestic production and consumption trends. Read more

  • U.S. Energy Needs and the Role of Western Public Lands

    U.S. Energy Needs and the Role of Western Public Lands

    Ben Alexander

    This report discusses the supply-side orientation of U.S. energy policy, and reviews existing data that describe available reserves, pricing structures, and patterns of consumption and demand. Read more

  • Fossil Fuel Extraction as a County Economic Development Strategy: Are Energy-Focusing Counties Benefiting?

    Fossil Fuel Extraction as a County Economic Development Strategy: Are Energy-Focusing Counties Benefiting?

    Ben Alexander

    This report examines fossil fuel extraction as an economic development strategy for rural Western counties and whether it has benefited counties in the long run. Read more

  • Potential Impacts of Energy Development in New Mexico, with a Case Study of Otero County

    Potential Impacts of Energy Development in New Mexico, with a Case Study of Otero County

    Ben Alexander

    This report analyzes the economic and fiscal contribution of the oil and natural gas industries in New Mexico along with a case study of proposed energy development on Otero Mesa. Read more

  • Press Release: Clean Energy in the Rockies Report Released

    Julia Haggerty

    Study Shows Which States Are Attracting Jobs, Businesses, and Investment; Five Key Steps to Future Growth Read more

  • Clearwater Basin Collaborative

    Clearwater Basin Collaborative

    Ben Alexander

    The Clearwater Basin Collaborative is a diverse group of regional interests working together to craft a plan for the protection, use, and management of National Forest land within the Clearwater Basin in Idaho. Read more

  • Wildland Fire: Climate Change and Housing Growth Could Double the Cost of Protecting Homes from Wildfires

    Chris Mehl

    Our newsletter on how the price of fighting forest fires has been increasing substantially, costing taxpayers billions every year. Read more

  • Oil Shale Library: Getting Started in Publicly Available Sources

    Julia Haggerty

    For those wishing to dig deeper into the current politics and economics of oil shale, Headwaters Economics recommends the following sources. Read more

  • The Economic Benefits of Southern New Mexico’s Natural Assets

    The Economic Benefits of Southern New Mexico’s Natural Assets

    Chris Mehl

    This report examines how investments in conservation and restoration provide both an immediate return through employment and revenue and help promote long-term economic growth that extends far beyond tourism. Read more

  • Potential Impacts of Energy Development in Montana, with a Case Study of the Powder River Basin

    Potential Impacts of Energy Development in Montana, with a Case Study of the Powder River Basin

    Ben Alexander

    This report focuses on the economic and fiscal contributions of the oil and natural gas industries in Montana, including a case study of the Powder River Basin. Read more

  • Impacts of Energy Development in Wyoming, with a Case Study of Sweetwater County

    Ben Alexander

    This report studies the significance of fossil fuel development in Wyoming, with a case study of the energy-focused county of Sweetwater County. Read more

  • Sitka, Alaska Workshop

    Sitka, Alaska Workshop

    Ben Alexander

    Headwaters Economics facilitated a day-long workshop on how to apply the Forest Service’s new Integrated Resource Management approach on the Sitka Ranger District. Read more

  • Economic Profile System: Making Better Economic and Land Management Decisions

    Chris Mehl

    Newsletter on updates to the Economic Profile System is a free, easy-to-use software application that produces detailed socioeconomic profiles. Read more

  • Fiscal Impact of the Montana Legacy Project

    Fiscal Impact of the Montana Legacy Project

    Mark Haggerty

    These studies review the fiscal impact on Mineral and Lake counties of the Montana Legacy Project. Read more

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