Poor Water Quality in the Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake Bay
Sitting Away from the Dock of the Bay It’s finally summer in Baltimore City—I’m so glad that it’s...
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Tag: economic impact
The Economic Impacts of Bicycling
As we reach the halfway point of the 2015 spring season, several things have transpired. First,...
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Maryland Construction Industry Demand Study
The Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) , partnering with HR&A Advisors of Washington,...
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The Economics of The Nutcracker
For me, as a ballet dancer, one thing above all signals that the holidays are here: not Black...
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The Pumpkin Spice Effect
As the days get shorter and the temperature cools, as flannel, scarves, and boots reenter...
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The Economic Impact of the Baltimore Orioles’ Postseason Play
A few years ago, I wrote a piece on the economic impact of the Orioles’ opening day. Little did I...
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The Economic Impact of Beyonce/Jay-Z’s July “On the Run” Concert
The usually quiet Monday after the long Fourth of July weekend—a day for downtown Baltimore to...
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Valentine’s Day by the Numbers
Every February, restaurant reservations at romantic spots become very scarce, heart-shaped gift...
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How Does the Back-to-School Season Impact Maryland’s Economy?
As August winds down, a mounting gloom begins to infect many school-age children as they realize...
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Do Olympic Host Cities See the Long-Term Economic Impact?
Throughout the era of the modern Olympic Games, we have seen the number of sporting events expanded, female athletes invited to participate, and the spectacle of the opening ceremonies unfold, but we have yet to see a host city benefit in the long run from the economic development that was supposed to occur due to the Olympics. The Baltimore-Washington region made a bid for host city in 2000, but were beat out by New York City, which lost to London for the 2012 Olympic Games.
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