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The 2024 AGIC Education and Training Symposium will be held in Prescott, Arizona at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center on August 27 - August 30, 2024.  Registration is now open, with early bird registration rates available until July 26th.  Visit the symposium website for registration details and other information.

 

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Using GIS to Map Trends in Employment

This article explores how to use GIS in local or regional economics.  In the context of local or regional economic analysis, GIS proves to be a valuable tool for assisting local government decision-makers, policymakers, and other stakeholders in visualizing essential data for various applications. The implementation of GIS in this domain can yield valuable insights, particularly in conjunction with shift-share analysis and the location quotient.

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