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INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION AND URBAN GROWTH: AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRY DIVERSITY ON METROPOLITAN AREA EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
Title
INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION AND URBAN GROWTH: AN ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRY DIVERSITY ON METROPOLITAN AREA EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Creator
Potts, Sheila, Pennathur, Anita, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Finance, College of Business
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study is to look at the effects that industry concentration has on the growth of local areas. People will go where the jobs are so by evaluating employment data one can also evaluate the growth of an area. Common economic basis calculations and indices were used to provide useful information about characteristics of growth, competitiveness, and concentrations of local industries compared to the national level. The key results show the complex nature of urban and regional...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to look at the effects that industry concentration has on the growth of local areas. People will go where the jobs are so by evaluating employment data one can also evaluate the growth of an area. Common economic basis calculations and indices were used to provide useful information about characteristics of growth, competitiveness, and concentrations of local industries compared to the national level. The key results show the complex nature of urban and regional development exemplified by changes in employment and that access to more and complex data will be necessary to gain a greater understanding of urban growth.
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Date Issued
2024
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014373
Subject Headings
Cities and towns--Growth, Cities and towns--Growth--Economic aspects, Cities and towns--United States
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Interview with Susan Hess – ca. 2008
Title
Interview with Susan Hess – ca. 2008.
Creator
Hess, Susan (Interviewee), Wolfe, Katie (Interviewer)
Date Issued
2008-02-06
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FADT75742
Subject Headings
Cities and towns -- United States -- Growth, City planning -- United States, Broward County (Fla.), Coral Springs (Fla.), Oral histories --Florida, Oral history
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investigation of the availability, distribution, and usability of the comprehensive annual financial reports of United States cities
Title
An investigation of the availability, distribution, and usability of the comprehensive annual financial reports of United States cities.
Creator
Hall, Douglas Roger, Jr., Florida Atlantic University, Washington, Charles W.
Abstract/Description
Accountability is the cornerstone of democracy. Fiscal accountability is particularly important to an electorate. The system of fiscal accountability developed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board is too complex and technical for the public, being beyond all but specially trained accountants and finance professionals. This dissertation investigates how the audited annual financial reports of U.S. cities are distributed and understood. The problem of governmental accounting...
Show moreAccountability is the cornerstone of democracy. Fiscal accountability is particularly important to an electorate. The system of fiscal accountability developed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board is too complex and technical for the public, being beyond all but specially trained accountants and finance professionals. This dissertation investigates how the audited annual financial reports of U.S. cities are distributed and understood. The problem of governmental accounting complexity is treated as one of systemic nature due to the needs of a broad range of users and the wide range of uses for information contained in the audited annual financial reports. The study population is over 500 U.S. cities. The study methodology has three parts: a descriptive analysis of sample documents; a survey of finance directors requesting information about distribution of the reports, their perceptions on usability of the audited annual financial reports, and their opinions about the evolution of governmental accounting theory and practice. The third part of the study identified a cluster group sample of the general public who volunteered to complete a written survey and participate in a practical usability test with actual comprehensive annual financial report documents. The study concluded that there has been little or no marketing of the audited annual financial reports, actual distribution is exceedingly sparse, and that the general public has limited knowledge of the existence or availability of the document or the ability to make use of the comprehensive annual financial reports in their present form. Recommendations are made to release the audited annual reports in less time, free of charge, with wide distribution. The CAFR model needs to be simplified, organized better, and common language used. GASB, the Government Finance Officers Association, public administrators, and government finance professionals must accept the need to educate the public. Public administrators need to assert themselves when governmental accounting and financial reporting changes are contemplated.
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Date Issued
2001
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11969
Subject Headings
Financial Accounting Foundation --Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Municipal finance--United States--Accounting, Local finance--Accounting--Standards--United States, Cities and towns--United States
Format
Document (PDF)