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Tooth for a tooth: Does fighting serve as a deterrent to greater violence in the modern NHL by Betz, Michael R

“…Fighting has been part of the fabric of the NHL for nearly a century. Recent sharp declines in the frequency of fighting and increased understanding of the…”
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Coal mining, economic development, and the natural resources curse by Betz, Michael R., Partridge, Mark D., Farren, Michael, Lobao, Linda

“…Coal mining has a long legacy of providing needed jobs in isolated communities but it is also associated with places that suffer from high poverty and weaker…”
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The local economic impacts of the oil and gas industry: Boom, bust and resilience to shocks by Abboud, Ali, Betz, Michael R.

“…In this paper, we study the impact of the oil and gas industry on county-level employment and wage earnings across not only the boom, but also the bust cycle…”
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Wage and Employment Growth in America’s Drug Epidemic: Is All Growth Created Equal? by Betz, Michael R., Jones, Lauren E.

“…The rise in drug overdose deaths in the United States since the turn of the millennium has been extraordinary. A popular narrative paints a picture whereby…”
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Smart cities and attracting knowledge workers: Which cities attract highly-educated workers in the 21st century? by Betz, Michael R, Partridge, Mark D, Fallah, Belal

“…Regional policy‐makers have long sought to attract highly‐educated workers with a view to stimulating economic growth and vibrancy. Previous studies over the…”
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Coal and family through the boom and bust: A look at the coal Industry's impact on marriage and divorce by Betz, Michael R., Snyder, Anastasia

“…Rural America has a long relationship with the coal industry. Long-term shifts toward less labor intensive practices in the industry, coupled with policies…”
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Natural Resource Curse and Poverty in Appalachian America by Partridge, Mark D., Betz, Michael R., Lobao, Linda

“…This study reinvestigates the causes of county poverty rates in Appalachia with a special focus on the role of coal mining. Using data over the 1990-2010…”
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The 2022 State of Ohio Families: Challenges and Promises by Kirby Wilkins, Jacqueline, Bates, James S., Betz, Michael R., Civittolo, David J., Fox, Julie, Jones, Lauren E., Porfeli, Erik J., Powers-Barker, Patrice K., Reister, Heather L., Remley, Daniel T., Wapner, Andrew

“…With nearly 80 million families residing in the United States, the health and well-being of families continue to be a popular area of inquiry and research,…”
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Collaborative Counties: Questioning the Role of Civil Society by Campbell, Joseph T., Lobao, Linda M., Betz, Michael R.

“…Local governments face increased pressure to collaborate with one another to provide services aimed at increasing economic development. While scholars and…”
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Country Road Take Me Home: Migration Patterns in Appalachian America and Place-based Policy by Betz, Michael R., Partridge, Mark D.

“…This research fills a void in the regional development literature by assessing how labor force migration affects regional adjustment in peripheral regions and…”
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Why Do Localities Provide Economic Development Incentives? Geographic Competition, Political Constituencies, and Government Capacity by Betz, Michael R., Partridge, Mark D., Kraybill, David S., Lobao, Linda

“…U.S. states and localities often engage in economic development policies using incentives and abatements for specific firms or industries. Yet, there is very…”
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Tooth for a tooth: Does fighting serve as a deterrent to greater violence in the modern NHL by Michael R Betz

“…Fighting has been part of the fabric of the NHL for nearly a century. Recent sharp declines in the frequency of fighting and increased understanding of the…”
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Book Review: Shared Prosperity in America’s Communities by Betz, Michael R.

“…Wachter, S. M.; Ding, L. ( 2016). Shared Prosperity in America's Communities. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press…”
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