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The Economic Contributions Of Higher Institutions Of Learning To Regional Communities: The Case Of University Of Houston-Victoria

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  • John KAGOCHI
  • Mostafa MALKI
  • David SUMMERS

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The study uses IMPLAN modeling software to estimate economic contribution of recent “downward expansion” of University of Houston-Victoria (UHV). According to the study, the economic impact of UHV to the economy of Victoria County and Texas region is $92 million. UHV is one of the largest employers in Victoria County and its total impact supports over 1,185 jobs in the region providing incomes totaling more than $55 million with an average salary of over $46,000 per year. The study estimates that total impact related to downward expansion in the region to be $12,408,184 with a generation of 130 extra jobs.

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  • John KAGOCHI & Mostafa MALKI & David SUMMERS, 2015. "The Economic Contributions Of Higher Institutions Of Learning To Regional Communities: The Case Of University Of Houston-Victoria," Regional and Sectoral Economic Studies, Euro-American Association of Economic Development, vol. 15(1), pages 25-34.
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