The Rational Threshold Value (RTV) Technique for the Evaluation of Regional Economic Impacts.

Abstract

This report presents the results of a study undertaken to develop a practical technique for evaluating the 'significance' of predicted socioeconomic impacts. A review of important socioeconomic elements was undertaken, a list of indicator parameters was developed, and a technique for evaluating temporal change for establishing 'significance' of the elements was developed. The result was the rational threshold value (RTV) technique, which can easily be used by DA planners and decision-makers involved in producing Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). Several hypothetical case studies were investigated to ascertain the practicality and usefulness of the technique. Results of these studies indicate that the RTV technique can be used as a screening device to establish the significance of economic and related social impacts resulting from Army military activities. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA055561

Entities

People

  • E. Shannon
  • Ronald Dwight Webster

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Case Studies
  • Commerce
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Data Acquisition
  • Economic Analysis
  • Economic Impact
  • Economics
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Investments
  • Local Governments
  • Military Facilities
  • Operating Systems

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.