Socioeconomic Impact Analysis On-Line Course
(offered as part of program of the University of Minnesota)

F. Larry Leistritz
Professor
North Dakota State University
Department of Agribusiness & Applied Economics
Fargo, ND 58105
(701) 231-7455, (701) 231-7400 fax

By the end of the course, students will:

1. Understand the key concepts and basic steps for impact assessment
2. Be able to prepare the information needed to estimate the economic impacts of a project
3. Understand the basis of the multiplier effect
4. Know what attributes of a project are important in determining its demographic impacts
5. Understand the concepts and methods of public service and fiscal impact assessment.
6. Know how to use socioeconomic impact information in a variety of decision contexts.

Web site: http://webct3.umn.edu

Format & Time Required:

• On-line course organized into six units each designed to be completed in one week

Topic: Economic Development

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Iowa State University
107 Curtiss Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1050
(515) 294-8321, (515) 294-3180 fax

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Last updated August 31, 2004.