Project Director

Hutchinson, Bruce

Department

Dept. of Economics

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Abstract

The complete effects of closing Fort McClellan cannot be easily measured. The sociological and political ramifications - though an important part of the economic costs - will not be discussed in this project as they are not readily quantifiable. This project analyzes the regional economic impact of Fort McClellan, Alabama; and hence, the impact of its closing. Although its purpose is providing national defense, a military base also contributes employment, service, training, and culture to its surrounding communities. As of 1989, Fort McClellan employed nearly eight thousand military personnel and two thousand civilians. The Fort's economic impact includes expenditures of its military personnel, and payments by the Fort to the region's businesses, governments, and local population for goods and services.

Degree

B. S.; An honors thesis submitted to the faculty of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Science.

Date

5-1993

Subject

Military bases--Economic aspects--Alabama--Fort McClellan; Economic impact analysis--Alabama--Fort McClellan

Name

Fort McClellan (Ala.)

Discipline

Regional Economics

Document Type

Theses

Extent

ii, 30 leaves

DCMI Type

Text

Language

English

Call Number

LB2369.5 .B955 1993

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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