Date of Award
2012-01-01
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Economics
Advisor(s)
Thomas M. Fullerton
Abstract
The objective of this study is to examine the potential impacts of different educational attainment levels and infrastructure investment on income performance at the regional level within the state of Missouri. Data for all 114 counties in the state of Missouri are collected. Due to the presence of endogeneity, two-state least squares parameter estimation is carried. Results indicate income gains associated from increments in educational attainment levels. The effects of public capital stocks are not as clear-cut. Furthermore, enhancements of private capital stocks are related to higher income levels. Model simulations show the possible income gains from increasing educational attainment levels.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2012
File Size
74 pages
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Carlos Rafael Morales
Recommended Citation
Morales, Carlos Rafael, "The Effects Of Education, Infrastructure, And Demographics Variables On Regional Income Performance In Missouri" (2012). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 2145.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/2145