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The Local Effects Of Large Dam Reservoirs: U.S. Experience, 1975–1995

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  • Mostafa Aleseyed
  • Terance Rephann
  • Andrew Isserman

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Dam construction has been an important component of economic development initiatives in the United States. However, few comprehensive empirical studies examine the effects of such projects on local employment and income. This paper employs quasi†experimental control group methods to examine the effects of large dam reservoirs on county income, earnings, population and employment growth for dams opened in the U.S. during the period 1975–1984. The paper shows that large dam reservoirs have some statistically significant positive effects and tend to stimulate growth. There is considerable variation, however, with dams constructed for flood control purposes and dams further away from markets and large cities having less of an effect.

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  • Mostafa Aleseyed & Terance Rephann & Andrew Isserman, 1998. "The Local Effects Of Large Dam Reservoirs: U.S. Experience, 1975–1995," Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 10(2), pages 91-108, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revurb:v:10:y:1998:i:2:p:91-108
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-940X.1998.tb00089.x
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    4. Mulugeta S. Kahsai & Randall Jackson, 2015. "Quasi-Experimental Methods an Annotated Bibliography," Working Papers Resource Document 2015-01, Regional Research Institute, West Virginia University.

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