Honors Theses
Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Jon Moen
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to complete a case study of the casino industiy in Mississippi its three casino regions. Figures on visitation, employment, and population were taken from the U.S. Census, Federal Reserve, Mississippi Gaming Commission. American Gambling Association, and Mississippi Regional Economic Analysis Project. This paper aims to show how the casino industry in Mississippi has fared compared to other states, how its casino regions have developed, and how they var>'. The review of history, economic theory on casinos and tourism, and data shows how resort areas have the best chance for economic development, and one casino cannot guarantee development. However, different regional factors still produce different markets and create different problems, and regional governments must remain active in development issues. This paper seeks to explain the data for other states and regions considering the establishing casinos.
Recommended Citation
Butts, Norma Katharine, "Casinos In Mississippi: A State and Regional Analysis" (2013). Honors Theses. 2183.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2183
Accessibility Status
Searchable text