Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	King, Theodore Elvin
URN	etd-03262009-040327
Title	Some economic implications of city status for Blacksburg, Virginia.
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Economics
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Goetz, Charles J. Committee Chair Wagner, Richard E. Committee Member Weber, W. E. Committee Member
Keywords	local government
Date of Defense	1973-09-05
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Much discussion has taken place among local citizens in recent years about the possibility of the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia assuming city status. Many of the issues surrounding such a change in government form, however, appear unclear. This study explores some of the economic issues surrounding such a transition in an effort to: (1) clarify some of the arguments which are frequently encountered, and, (2) determine if there is economic rationale for the assumption of city status. The findings suggest that Blacksburg does indeed have considerable economic bases for assuming cityhood. This conclusion was reached after analysis of some of the economic issues involved--both preference-wise and finance-wise--was conducted.
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