The general objective of this study is to develop a systematic evaluation of the interrelationships between issues of the environment and economic growth for Tillamook County. In order to gain some appreciation for the complexities between environment and economic development; specific objectives were established 1) to identify relevant economic-ecologic linkage...
This bulletin has two intended uses: 1) to report the findings of a small rural region input-output model estimated for Tillamook County, Oregon, and 2) to explain how an input-output model can be interpreted and used. The report was written with a minimum of technical jargon and mathematics to help...
Rural areas tied to natural resource-based economic activity are encountering
difficulties in preparing for economic growth and development.
An important problem facing local officials of such an area, Union County,
Oregon, is the identification of county characteristics that may induce
the expansion of local businesses and location of new plants....
This study centered upon two objectives. First, to demonstrate and apply a statistical method, the transfer function, and to test its usefulness in regional economic modeling and regional impact ana1ysis; and second, to obtain a better understanding of the causal relationships among total employment, government employment, lumber and wood products...
Use of federal lands for commercial and recreational activities
contributes significantly to the economic stability of many rural
areas. Recent increases in demand for recreational use have created
conflicts between uses and among users. Some are questioning the
use of public land for private gain. The seemingly low grazing fees...