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Economic Development

The economic potential of the Great American Rail-Trail

May 2022

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.

Why fiscal policy solutions are necessary

February 2021

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

Getting Real About Rural Resilience

April 2019

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

The Economic Value of Public Lands in Grand County, Utah

March 2015

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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.

EPS: Getting the Economics Right

June 2011

Front page image of July 2011 newsletter on EPS-HDT.

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

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