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Economic Development

  • Reinvesting in rural America

    Reinvesting in rural America

    Patricia Hernandez

    Reversing the legacy of rural disinvestment—and deliberately designing solutions for rural America—is a down payment on our shared future. Read more

  • The economic potential of the Great American Rail-Trail

    The economic potential of the Great American Rail-Trail

    Megan Lawson, Ph.D.

    Through 12 states and the District of Columbia, the Great American Rail-Trail® will attract 25.6 million trips and generate more than $229.4 million in spending. Read more

  • Why fiscal policy solutions are necessary

    Why fiscal policy solutions are necessary

    Mark Haggerty

    This panel discussion, with examples from Montana and New Mexico, examines how fiscal policies have failed rural communities. Read more

  • The Value of Montana’s Outdoors

    The Value of Montana’s Outdoors

    Ray Rasker, Ph.D.

    Montana’s outdoors attracts people and talent, creating jobs and a high quality of life. The outdoors is essential to the state’s future economic growth. Read more

  • Getting Real About Rural Resilience

    Getting Real About Rural Resilience

    Mark Haggerty

    Rural and isolated communities face wrenching economic and demographic transitions. A solution to uncertainty is to focus on resilience. Read more

  • The Economic Value of Public Lands in Grand County, Utah

    The Economic Value of Public Lands in Grand County, Utah

    Chris Mehl

    This updated report analyzes the economic value of public lands in Grand County, Utah and the important role that these lands play for local businesses and the well-being of the region’s economy. Read more

  • EPS: Getting the Economics Right

    EPS: Getting the Economics Right

    Ray Rasker, Ph.D.

    Headwaters Economics has updated the Economic Profile System (EPS) to help decision makers access and analyze large amounts of information about their communities. Read more

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