Kansas Regional Profiles

Abstract

This group of studies of the Kansas regional economies was performed as part of the Kansas Inc. Strategic Planning Program. The profile of the Northeast region was produced by Robert Glass, Assistant Scientist at IPPBR. The profile of the North Central region was produced by Arthur J. Janssen, Assistant Professor of Economics at Emporia State University. The profiles of the Northwest and Southwest regions were produced by Ralph Gamble, Professor of Economics and Finance at Fort Hays State University. The profile of the South Central region was produced by Carlene Hill Forrest, Director, Center for Economic Development and Business Research, Wichita State University. The profile of the Southeast region was produced by Robert B. Catlett, Assistant Professor of Economics, Emporia State University.

In addition to the authors, several other people contributed to the project. Dr. Anthony Redwood, director of IPPBR, provided crucial guidance during the formulation stage of the project. Dr. Charles Warren, President of Kansas Inc. provided useful insights throughout the project. Henry Schwaller IV, of Kansas Inc. read all of the reports in preliminary stages and provided numerous suggestions for improvement. Dr. Robert Glass of IPPBR provided data for the other authors, in addition to authoring the profile of the Northeast region. Scott Niemann of IPPBR assisted with data collection, computer programming, and graphics in addition to providing invaluable editorial services. Norman Clifford of IPPBR coordinated the project.