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Trends in Wealth-driven communities: Teton County Wyoming. . by Dr. Roger Coupal University of Wyoming. Teton Co., Wy. Loving Co., Tx. Marin Co., Ca. New York, NY. Teton Co., Wy. Loving Co., Tx. Sully Co., SD. Marin Co., Ca. New York, NY. Source and Distribution of Wealth Income.
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Trends in Wealth-driven communities: Teton County Wyoming. • by • Dr. Roger Coupal • University of Wyoming
Teton Co., Wy Loving Co., Tx Marin Co., Ca New York, NY
Teton Co., Wy Loving Co., Tx Sully Co., SD Marin Co., Ca New York, NY
Source and Distribution of Wealth Income • What generates wealth income? • Resource base? • Agglomeration effects?
Modeling framework* DIRreg DIRrus OPIreg OPIrus *Source: Dr. David Holland
Conclusions • Counties like Teton County, Wy have drivers that make it very different place relative to other regions: • Higher employment than population, so commuting is a major factor • Wealth income is the dominant driver but potential re-spending effects are likely minimal. • Potential avenue for building investment groups such as “Angel Investors” • Should we care what happens? Probably not. Its relevance is highly limited