The Social and Economic Analysis (SEA) branch is an interdisciplinary group of scientists whose primary functions are to conduct both theoretical and applied social science research, provide technical assistance, and offer training to support the development of skills in natural resource management activities.
The scientists associated with the following research topics all work to provide scientific understanding and support for the management and conservation of natural resources.
Economics and Ecosystem Services (James Meldrum, Cathy Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber)
Human Dimensions of Resource Management (Rudy Schuster)
Policy Analysis and Decision Support (Amanda Cravens and Nina Burkardt)
Agricultural Practices (Mark Vandever)
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Below are publications associated with this project.
2017 National Park visitor spending effects : Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation
2016 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation
- Overview
The Social and Economic Analysis (SEA) branch is an interdisciplinary group of scientists whose primary functions are to conduct both theoretical and applied social science research, provide technical assistance, and offer training to support the development of skills in natural resource management activities.
The scientists associated with the following research topics all work to provide scientific understanding and support for the management and conservation of natural resources.
Economics and Ecosystem Services (James Meldrum, Cathy Cullinane Thomas and Christopher Huber)
Human Dimensions of Resource Management (Rudy Schuster)
Policy Analysis and Decision Support (Amanda Cravens and Nina Burkardt)
Agricultural Practices (Mark Vandever)
Click here to see listed publications for the branch.
Return to the Social and Economic Analyses branch.
- Publications
Below are publications associated with this project.
2017 National Park visitor spending effects : Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation
The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Nation’s most iconic destinations that attract millions of visitors from across the Nation and around the world. Trip-related spending by NPS visitors generates and supports a considerable amount of economic activity within park gateway communities. This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies, generatin2016 National Park visitor spending effects: Economic contributions to local communities, states, and the Nation
The National Park Service (NPS) manages the Nation’s most iconic destinations that attract millions of visitors from across the Nation and around the world. Trip-related spending by NPS visitors generates and supports a considerable amount of economic activity within park gateway communities. This economic effects analysis measures how NPS visitor spending cycles through local economies, generatin