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Economy
UHERO Global Economic Forecast: Asia Leads World Recovery
After a deep, synchronized recession, growth is resuming across a broad swath of the global economy. Leading the rebound are the dynamic Asian economies. These…
Using the Property Tax to Appropriate Gains from Tourism
This paper describes and evaluates the merits of Kauai County’s use of the property tax to capture rents from tourism and provide property tax relief…
UHERO Hawai’i Quarterly Forecast Update: Recovery Still Around the Corner
Things are looking up for the U.S. and global economies. Japan returned to growth in the second quarter, and it appears likely that the U.S.…
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Hawaii
Dr. Denise Konan, to present at Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability (REIS) Seminar Series. Hawaii has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990…
The Value of a Wave: An Analysis of the Mavericks Region Half Moon Bay, California
This study was commissioned by the Save the Waves Coalition to determine the value of the Mavericks surf area to the local neighborhoods and beyond.
Small State, Giant Tax Credit: Hawaii’s Leap into High Technology Development
This paper chronicles the evolution of Hawaii’s high technology tax credits, describes their provisions and the ensuing problems in attempting to ascertain whether or not…
The Economics of Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Hawaii
Dr. Denise Konan, to speak at Hawaii Economic Association luncheon September 24, 2009. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would put a…
UHERO Hawai’i Construction Forecast: No Bottom Yet to Construction Downturn
The U.S. recession is easing, but prospects for a quick Hawai’i construction recovery remain poor. We expect U.S. output to grow by more than 2%…
Hawaii Statehood Conference
UHERO research will be highlighted at the upcoming Hawaii Statehood Conference. New Horizons for the Next 50 Years A Commemorative Conference will be held Friday,…