Comments on: Research Studies Residents’ Perceptions Of AC

By: Who done it

Who done it — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 23:07:10 +0000

It looks like it had a positive stimulus on the authors who will make a few dollars from this project

By: Acegirl

Acegirl — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:05:15 +0000

Is this a forecasted economic impact? How can you possibly determine the economic impact until after the fact. Why would the public pay $7.50 for a document that cannot begin to compare with the concrete conclusions of the experts in the field, such as accountants, accounting managers, economists etc.etc. when the event is over. This seems like a pointless exercise to me.

By: Athena

Athena — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:10:28 +0000

Totally agree with Derek A.G. Jones’ comments.

Now that the event is over, and a report will be forthcoming according to ACBDA, it seems appropriate a follow up study be done to ascertain the actual economic impact and local perceptions after the report is released.

By: inna

inna — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:00:05 +0000

Talk about harping on the negatives Cordell !!

By: Derek A. G. Jones

Derek A. G. Jones — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:55:45 +0000

Seeing as this study was done in 2015 it would be interesting to have another done after the fact. Close to half of the money spent was on building the Cross Island which will generate much needed opportunity and revenue. Also much of the AC helped address social issues on the island especially in support of children and families. As Martha Myron showed in multiplier effect article, this allowed other monies to go other social needs. The AC was a significant accomplishment which needs to be further built upon.