Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
2002
Thesis Director
Dell P. Champlin
Abstract
In the city of Charleston, Illinois, home of Eastern Illinois University, there exist economic problems such as underemployment, potential for brain drain, and recent market failure in the retail industry. After being defined, the traditional role of EIU is expanded to include the promotion of economic development efforts in Charleston. An economic impact study shows EIU's influence on the local Charleston economy. It is concluded that with the establishment of an Office of Economic Development at EIU and the aid of local government and Charleston citizens, Eastern Illinois University may be able to reverse the effects of underemployment, potential brain drain, and the recent cycle of failed retail markets.
Recommended Citation
Oosterbaan, Cara L., "Benefiting from EIU: The University as Catalyst for Economic Development in Charleston, IL" (2002). Masters Theses. 1508.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/1508
