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Title: AN ANALYSIS OF ALIEN EXPULSION IN GHANA.
Creator: BEVAN, LINDA ESTELLE RACE., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: The rising fervor of nationalism in post-colonial Ghana culminated in hatred of foreigners and fear of alien control of economic enterprises. As a result of this growing anti-alien sentiment, all aliens without valid residence permits were expelled from Ghana in late 1969. The purpose of alien expulsion was to increase domestic employment by offering to Ghanaians the positions previously held by aliens. This thesis examines the economic logic of alien expulsion. Certain assumptions had to...
Show moreThe rising fervor of nationalism in post-colonial Ghana culminated in hatred of foreigners and fear of alien control of economic enterprises. As a result of this growing anti-alien sentiment, all aliens without valid residence permits were expelled from Ghana in late 1969. The purpose of alien expulsion was to increase domestic employment by offering to Ghanaians the positions previously held by aliens. This thesis examines the economic logic of alien expulsion. Certain assumptions had to have been made in order for alien expulsion to increase domestic employment. Each of these assumptions is examined to see if it accurately depicted the conditions it described. The results of alien expulsion are then examined in light of the logic set up by this thesis.
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Date Issued: 1972
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13530
Subject Headings: Aliens--Law and legislation--Ghana, Unemployment--Ghana, Ghana--Economic policy, Ghana--Politics and government--1957-1979
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: AN AREA OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN: THE CASE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS.
Creator: CRAWFORD, CAROL COOPER., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: This thesis includes an overview of modern land use regulation from the Euclid decision in 1926 to the American Law Institute's Model Land Development Code. The main emphasis of this thesis is the Code's "districts of critical state concern". Florida, in enacting the Environmental Land and Water Management Act in 1972, used the ALI Code as a model for its "areas of critical state concern". The Florida Keys are studied in this thesis in regards to this type of designation in order to research...
Show moreThis thesis includes an overview of modern land use regulation from the Euclid decision in 1926 to the American Law Institute's Model Land Development Code. The main emphasis of this thesis is the Code's "districts of critical state concern". Florida, in enacting the Environmental Land and Water Management Act in 1972, used the ALI Code as a model for its "areas of critical state concern". The Florida Keys are studied in this thesis in regards to this type of designation in order to research the intergovernmental aspects and problems of this legislation. A survey of the people of the Keys and interviews with their elected officials during the first few months following their designation as one of critical state concern uncovered some of the inherent difficulties involved when the state imposes its guidelines on a local municipality within the ALI context.
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Date Issued: 1975
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13750
Subject Headings: Land use--Law and legislation--Florida--Florida Keys, Florida Keys (Fla)
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS OF THE AREA OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN DESIGNATION ON THE FLORIDA KEYS.
Creator: YORK, MARIE LANGE., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: The state of Florida recognized that the negative effects of development in the Florida Keys were extending beyond the local area and affecting the broader interests of the state itself. In an attempt to regulate growth and its effects, the state, in 1975, designated the archipelago off its southern coast an Area of Critical State Concern. Besides the environmental changes, this designation and its accompanying land use regulations have t he potential to create economic impacts. This thesis...
Show moreThe state of Florida recognized that the negative effects of development in the Florida Keys were extending beyond the local area and affecting the broader interests of the state itself. In an attempt to regulate growth and its effects, the state, in 1975, designated the archipelago off its southern coast an Area of Critical State Concern. Besides the environmental changes, this designation and its accompanying land use regulations have t he potential to create economic impacts. This thesis analyzes the Keys' economy and determines if the critical area designation impacted the local economy.
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Date Issued: 1982
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14138
Subject Headings: Land use--Law and legislation--Florida--Florida Keys, Florida Keys (Fla), Monroe County (Fla)--Economic conditions, Charlotte County (Fla)--Economic conditions
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: ECONOMICS OF PRESERVATION: MIAMI BEACH AND PALM BEACH.
Creator: COSTOMIRIS, JOYCE., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: This thesis extends the analysis of the economic benefits of historic preservation from the individual property owner to the entire community. Analyses are made of Miami Beach, Florida - once a wealthy resort community - and Palm Beach, Florida - which has maintained its status as a wealthy resort community. By comparing Miami B~ch results with Palm Beach results, the analyses determine whether Miami Beach's preservation decisions, which pertained to its character and residential nature, have...
Show moreThis thesis extends the analysis of the economic benefits of historic preservation from the individual property owner to the entire community. Analyses are made of Miami Beach, Florida - once a wealthy resort community - and Palm Beach, Florida - which has maintained its status as a wealthy resort community. By comparing Miami B~ch results with Palm Beach results, the analyses determine whether Miami Beach's preservation decisions, which pertained to its character and residential nature, have resulted in an adverse impact on its economic vitality. The type of analysis used is a time series analysis. Time series analyses of each community's individual tax base are conducted to determine whether age has had a positive or negative impact on the community. The analyses showed that in Miami Beach, as time passed, the tax base declined; yet in Palm Beach, as time passed, the tax base improved. Given the analyses, together with the history of the communities, it is concluded that massive reinvestment in new buildings did not result in an enhanced economic vitality in Miami Beach.
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Date Issued: 1983
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14159
Subject Headings: Palm Beach (Fla)--Buildings, structures, etc--Conservation and restoration, Miami Beach (Fla)--Buildings, structures, etc--Conservation and restoration
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: FACILITATING THE EMERGENCE OF AN EXPORT BASE IN EXISTING COMMUNITIES.
Creator: SKULMIS, VILIS H., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: The development of a theory for facilitating the emergence of an export base in existing communities. Through examination of various challenge response mechanisms that operate on an existing community during the emergence of a new export base, with the inclusion of other factors that influence the recovery from stagnation which preceeds recovery, a theoretical construct is developed to give insight us to how lags between stagnation and recovery can be shortened. An application of the...
Show moreThe development of a theory for facilitating the emergence of an export base in existing communities. Through examination of various challenge response mechanisms that operate on an existing community during the emergence of a new export base, with the inclusion of other factors that influence the recovery from stagnation which preceeds recovery, a theoretical construct is developed to give insight us to how lags between stagnation and recovery can be shortened. An application of the development is included at the end of each chapter to the City of Miami Beach, Florida.
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Date Issued: 1976
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13793
Subject Headings: Urban economics, Miami Beach (Fla)--Economic conditions
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE IMPACT OF REVENUE-SHARING ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN FLORIDA.
Creator: PLOTECIA, SALLY STRIPLING., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: Revenue Sharing in Florida is analyzed as to its fiscal impact in Florida municipalities. The State and local tax structures are surveyed and the economics of the property tax is discussed. The objectives delineated by the State and Federal revenue sharing systems are examined to determine the extent to which revenue sharing meets such objectives. The impact of revenue sharing on the revenue and expenditure systems is determined. A sample of twenty-four cities in Florida has been chosen for...
Show moreRevenue Sharing in Florida is analyzed as to its fiscal impact in Florida municipalities. The State and local tax structures are surveyed and the economics of the property tax is discussed. The objectives delineated by the State and Federal revenue sharing systems are examined to determine the extent to which revenue sharing meets such objectives. The impact of revenue sharing on the revenue and expenditure systems is determined. A sample of twenty-four cities in Florida has been chosen for the analysis.
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Date Issued: 1973
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13564
Subject Headings: Revenue sharing--Florida, Intergovernmental fiscal relations--Florida, Local finance--Florida
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE INFLUENCE OF THE INSTITUTIONAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS ON MANPOWER LEGISLATION.
Creator: CRUMLEY, RICHARD EARL., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: The rise of exploitative Banker Capitalism since the Civil War precipitated the development of a social welfare school of applied economics that is called institutional economics. This thesis reviews the major contributors to the field (Commons, Veblen and Mitchell) and the resulting manpower legislation that went into effect as the result of their efforts.
Date Issued: 1975
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13728
Subject Headings: Institutional economics
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: AN INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT.
Creator: HUDSON, JAMES FRANKLIN, JR., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: This study analyzes the possible location for the proposed South Florida Regional Airport. The investigation is implemented through a simple gravity model, which employes population, tourism, and income distribution data along with a time-distance matrix to determine optimal airport location. Additional analysis is undertaken to determine the feasibility of a mass transit system providing access to the airport and possible market areas which would be serviced by the facility. While this study...
Show moreThis study analyzes the possible location for the proposed South Florida Regional Airport. The investigation is implemented through a simple gravity model, which employes population, tourism, and income distribution data along with a time-distance matrix to determine optimal airport location. Additional analysis is undertaken to determine the feasibility of a mass transit system providing access to the airport and possible market areas which would be serviced by the facility. While this study attempts to make no conclusions beyond the scope of the analysis presented, it does generate several important conclusions. First, that a site near Andytown, Florida, is superior to a site located near the Everglades National Park. Second, the facility if constructed at Andytown should be planned to service all of South Florida. Third, if the considerations for future growth and development are sufficient to warrant the selection of a more northernly location, the market potential and transit time for a site near Clewiston, Florida can be altered, by construction of a mass transit system, to put that site on a parity with the Andytown site.
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Date Issued: 1971
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13468
Subject Headings: Airports--Florida--Location, Airports--Florida--Planning, Access to airports--Florida
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: WITHER ANNEXATION: THE CASE FOR DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA.
Creator: PAPANDREAS, CHRISTINE., Florida Atlantic University, Nicholas, James C., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description: This research was done under an internship program for Deerfield Beach, Florida. Costs of providing municipal services to land outside the city were projected as were revenues expected to accrue to the city. Projections were made both for the current level of development, and for that time when the land was developed at its ultimate holding capacity. Projections for the near future clearly showed that revenues would exceed costs for land which is currently developed. Costs would exceed...
Show moreThis research was done under an internship program for Deerfield Beach, Florida. Costs of providing municipal services to land outside the city were projected as were revenues expected to accrue to the city. Projections were made both for the current level of development, and for that time when the land was developed at its ultimate holding capacity. Projections for the near future clearly showed that revenues would exceed costs for land which is currently developed. Costs would exceed revenues if services were extended to undeveloped lands. Projections based on the ultimate holding capacity were less certain. For most of the land area, property tax revenues would yield revenues equal to about half of expected expenditures. Uncertainties prevented estimation of total revenues for the long run. The focus of this thesis was on direct, tangible costs and revenues. Intangible aspects were stated, but not evaluated.
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Date Issued: 1972
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13514
Subject Headings: Economics, Finance
Format: Document (PDF)

Florida Keys (Fla) (2)	+ -
Land use--Law and legislation--Florida--Florida Keys (2)	+ -
Access to airports--Florida (1)	+ -
Airports--Florida--Location (1)	+ -
Airports--Florida--Planning (1)	+ -

Aliens--Law and legislation--Ghana (1)	+ -
Charlotte County (Fla)--Economic conditions (1)	+ -
Economics, Finance (1)	+ -
Ghana--Economic policy (1)	+ -
Ghana--Politics and government--1957-1979 (1)	+ -
Institutional economics (1)	+ -
Intergovernmental fiscal relations--Florida (1)	+ -
Local finance--Florida (1)	+ -
Miami Beach (Fla)--Buildings, structures, etc--Conservation and restoration (1)	+ -
Miami Beach (Fla)--Economic conditions (1)	+ -
Monroe County (Fla)--Economic conditions (1)	+ -
Palm Beach (Fla)--Buildings, structures, etc--Conservation and restoration (1)	+ -
Revenue sharing--Florida (1)	+ -
Unemployment--Ghana (1)	+ -
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COSTOMIRIS, JOYCE. (1)	+ -
CRAWFORD, CAROL COOPER. (1)	+ -

CRUMLEY, RICHARD EARL. (1)	+ -
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PAPANDREAS, CHRISTINE. (1)	+ -
PLOTECIA, SALLY STRIPLING. (1)	+ -
SKULMIS, VILIS H. (1)	+ -
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