Date of Creation
12-5-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Monica Carney
Abstract
This multivariable analysis of the Economic Development Administration’s allocation decisions examines the EDA’s post-pandemic impact through cross-state funding discrepancies. This research uses a comparative case study design focusing on two states, Texas and Vermont, that have different economic characteristics and receive varying levels of EDA funding. The key variables analyzed include the amount and programmatic category of EDA funding received, and the relationship between funding and broad economic indicators, such as employment statistics, economic output, and industry growth. Additional variables will be impact-based and include private leveraged funding, jobs created or retained, and industrial base pre- and post-funding. The study uses both quantitative and qualitative evidence to provide an answer to the research question.
Recommended Citation
Lupone, Nicholas, "The Spectrum of Federal Funding's Impact: A Texas-Vermont Case Study" (2023). Washington Semester Program. 10.
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/washington/10