Publications

This study evaluates the economic contribution that James Madison University makes to the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Area and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Loudoun County, located in the heart of Virginia Horse Country, is widely known as a premier horse community. In the most recent comprehensive statewide horse inventory, it ranked first among Virginia localities in the number of horses. In another Virginia horse industry study, Loudoun County was found to host the largest number of horse shows and competitions in the state.  

Precast concrete products are important building components for Virginia’s construction industry. Precast concrete products are widely used in transportation, water, wastewater and storm water, and building construction projects.

Botetourt County, Virginia is a predominantly rural county in the Roanoke, Virginia metropolitan area that has evolved into a bedroom community for the nearby cities of Roanoke and Salem.  This study examines characteristics and trends for the Botetourt County economy with special attention to the farm sector.

Virginia’s dairy industry plays an important part in the Virginia economy. The industry includes not only dairy cattle farming and milk production but also closely connected milk processing such as fluid milk, butter, cheese, ice cream, and dried and condensed milk product manufacturing.

This study examines the cost of community services for land use categories in Fauquier County, Virginia for FY 2014.

Presentation by Economist Terry Rephann on Roanoke Metropolitan Area economic activity.

Recent Virginia governors have made strong progress in reforming laws regarding the restitution of voting rights for felons and ex-felons. But the denial of voting rights for people with felony convictions in Virginia and other states still disproportionately affects black citizens.