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Research Studies
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. , Vera K. Pavlakovich-Kochi, Ph.D.,
Lora Mwaniki-Lyman (29pp)
October, 2007
This study provides quantitative measures of the importance of astronomy, planetary and space science research in Arizona's Economy. The study provides measures of economic activity and associated impacts such as the number of jobs, wages and salaries, output and tax revenues.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. , Kent Hill, Ph.D., Dennis Hoffman, Ph. D., Jose Lobo, Ph.D., Maile Nadelhoffer, M.S., M.A. (117pp)
April, 2007
Are Americans, and Arizonans in particular, achieving maximum levels of prosperity today? Are we prepared to compete in the global economy in a manner that improves future prosperity? The analysis in this report helps inform readers about these issues and builds an understanding about how a science and engineering foundation with an emphasis on research can ensure sustainable economic prosperity.
Tanis J. Salant, D.P.A.; Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D.; Marshall J. Vest
October, 2006
Cities and Towns are the engines of economic growth throughout the U.S. and particularly in Arizona. In Arizona, 92.2 percent of Arizona's Gross State Product is produced in the state's five major metro areas alone. This is an astoundingly high percentage, considering that only 86.3 percent of U.S. Gross Domestic Product is produced in metropolitan areas of the U.S.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. , Vera K. Pavlakovich-Kochi, Ph.D.,
Lora Mwaniki-Lyman and Sushila Umashankar, Ph.D. (30pp)
November, 2005
The University of Arizona is a major generator of economic activity in Pima County and thoughout Arizona. The annual economic impact of the University included the creation of approximately 41,300 jobs, $1.2 billion in earnings and a total dollar impact on the State's economy of 2.3 billion in the fiscal year ending June 2004.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. and Marshall Vest (54 pp)
October, 2003
State legislatures,
motivated by the desire to measure the "actual cost"
of new tax legislation, are increasingly concerned about the
indirect consequences of different kinds of taxes on firm and
taxpayer behaviorial responses, on state/regional growth, and
on the tax base itself. The authors conducted a review of the
literature and reviewed several models that have been used for
tax assessment. We begin with definitions of commonly used terms,
such as "dynamic" and "dynamic scoring," followed by a review of regional economic theory and the effect
of a state's fiscal policies on behaviors of households and
businesses. Desirable properties of models are then identified,
followed by a description of three basic modeling approaches
or types. Five models (IMPLAN, TRAIN/Dynamic TRAIN, STAMP, DRAM,
and REMI) are reviewed. The report concludes with an assessment
of the usefulness of these models to appraise behavioral responses
as an aid to evaluating proposed tax legislation.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. and Vera K. Pavlakovich-Kochi, Ph.D. (30pp)
February, 2003
Funding for research comprises the largest portion of all grants, contracts and gifts to the University of Arizona. Of a total of 373.9 million in grants and awards that the University received in FY 2002, $285.1 million or 76.2 percent was for research. Research related expenditures generated an estimated 3,465 jobs at the University in FY2002. The aggregate payroll for all University research-related employees (including students and other University jobs created by research activity) was 170.3 million. The majority of these wages and salaries circulated back into the local economy through purchases of local goods and services. View summary flyer.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. and Vera K. Pavlakovich-Kochi, Ph.D. (30pp)
July, 2002
This study assess the economic contribution of Mexican visitors on Arizona's economy. This is the third study since 1977-78 that in a systematic way measures economic impacts of Mexican visitors' spending. Exit surveys were administered at the six border ports of entry along the US-Mexico border (Douglas, Lukeville, Naco, Nogales, San Luis, and Sasabe) and two international airports in Phoenix and Tucson throughout the 2001 calendar year. Surveys were conducted in Spanish by bi-lingual students from the University of Arizona.
Vera K. Pavlakovich-Kochi, Ph.D. and Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. (36pp)
May 17, 2001
Co-authors Dr. Alberta A. Charney and Dr. Vera Pavlakovich-Kochi estimated that 8 major arts organizations in Tucson generated $96.8 million in economic activity in Pima County with a job impact of 3,554, and city and county governments receive 600 to a 1000 dollars in tax revenues for each public dollar contributed to the arts. These findings were presented at the UA Office of Economic Development's 3rd Annual Business Matters Luncheon on May 17, 2001. You may also wish to view the PowerPoint Presentation.
Vera K. Pavlakovich-Kochi, Ph.D. and Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. (28pp)
June 1, 2000
Between 1999 and 2001, twelve new companies established operations in Tucson/Pima County. Together, the twelve companies created 1,230 direct jobs in the local economy furing fiscal year 2000-2001 and paid about $25.4 million in direct wages. They invested $140.2 million in construction of new or renovation of existing commercial space. This study provides estimates of these indirect and induced impacts on the Tucson/Pima County economy in terms of jobs, wages, tax revenues, sales and total dollar impact. All estimates apply to FY 2000-2001.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. and Vera K. Pavlakovich, Ph.D. (20 pp)
September, 1999
By nearly any academic measure, the University of Arizona in Tucson rates as one of the finest scholarly institutions in the United States. The UA is both a land grant school and a Research I center. As such, it plays a valuable role in training citizens and conducting advanced research in many valuable areas. The University of Arizona is also a major generator of economic activity for Pima County and Arizona. More precisely, for every $1 of state-appropriated funds, the University generates $6.31. The annual economic effect of the University's presence is 42,500 jobs; $896 million in wages; and, a total dollar impact on the state economy of more than $1.9 billion.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D., and Gary Libecap, Ph.D. (134 pp)
Revised Final Report, November 29, 2000
In the past 15 years entrepreneurship education has grown dramatically. Entrepreneurship education is seen by business leaders as a useful, applied approach to the study of business and the economy, and they have been willing to fund entrepreneurship programs. What is the effect of entrepreneurship education on business school graduates? Does entrepreneurship education promote the founding of new businesses by graduates or enhance their job prospects? Does entrepreneurship education facilitate technology transfer from universities to the market and forge links between the business and academic communities? The Berger Entreprenuership Program has been in existence for 16 years (one of the oldest) and consistently one of the top ranked programs in the nation. The authors of this report surveyed graduates of the Berger Program and compared their responses to a matched sample of general business school alumni. The authors concluded that entrepreneurship education is highly advantageous not only for its graduates but also the companies they lead or work for. View Findings Summary (2pp)
View PowerPoint Presentation of Findings.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. and Julie Leones, Ph.D. (65 pp)
February, 1997
Provides estimates of total overnight visitors to the Tucson Metropolitan area, overnight visitors expenditures and economic revenue associated with those expenditures.
Alberta H. Charney, Ph.D. and Julie Leones, Ph.D. (56 pp)
October, 1995
This study represents an in-depth look at the economics of high-technology business in Arizona as of 1994.
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