An Analysis of Earned Income Tax Credit Filers and Earned Income Tax Credit Non-Filers in Rural Communities

This study focuses on assessing differences between earned income tax credit (EITC) filers and non-filers, specifically, identifying general characteristics, examining willingness to participate in asset building programs, and identifying key factors affecting EITC filing status. The data were obtained from a convenience sample of respondents in South Central Alabama, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that many respondents did not know that the EITC could be used as an asset-building tool. Also, the results revealed that socioeconomic characteristics played a role in whether or not one filed for the EITC. Since many respondents did not know that the EITC could be used as an asset-building strategy, it is recommended that financial education programs be created to encourage respondents to adopt the EITC as an asset-building tool. In addition, it is recommended that socioeconomic characteristics be taken into account when dealing with EITC policy

The Impact of Selected Socioeconomic Factors on Amount of Earned Income Tax Credit Received by Low-Income Rural Residents

This paper examines the impact of selected socioeconomic factors on amount of earned income tax credit (EITC) received by low-income rural residents. Using a questionnaire, data were obtained from a convenience sample of 82 respondents in South Central Alabama, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the average amount of EITC received was $1470; a majority of recipients were females, younger, with lower education, lower household incomes, and single. In addition, gender had a statistically significant (p<0.05) effect on the amount of EITC received, with females receiving more EITC than males. Since females received more EITC than males, they could be specifically targeted to participate in programs, such as individual development accounts, that encourage low-income people to save. They could, at least, save part of their credit as they have relatively more disposable income and this will allow them to build wealth. Keywords: EITC, low-income, rural residents, socioeconomic factor

Characteristics and Determinants of French Strikes: A Study of Industrial Conflict, 1946--1976

157 p.Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1980.This dissertation studies the characteristics and the determinants of French strikes in the post-World War II period. Strikes are but one of many forms of conflict. Strikes are collective and overt in nature.First, strikes are analyzed in the context of a generalized theory of conflict which stresses the interrelationship between different manifestations of conflict. The unifying concept for the diverse forms of conflict surrounding the employment relationship is that of socio-economic exchange. Socio-economic exchange involves cooperation and conflict. Since cooperation and conflict are inherent to the employment relationship, the generalized theory of conflict suggests that forms of conflict complement each other as well as substitute for each other, depending on the confronting parties' strategies.Second, this dissertation focusses on one particular form of industrial conflict, namely strikes. French strike data are fitted to a theoretical bargaining - strike model which has been tested empirically in a number of Anglo-Saxon countries with some degree of success. The method of analysis is multiple regression. The model is modified to reflect the French industrial relations setting and the degree to which strikes interact with other forms of conflict, i.e.: collective bargaining, political action, and the ideology of the confronting parties. The model is also used to analyze characteristics of French strikes and the extent to which they are influenced by economic and political factors. The findings of the model shed some light on the strike behavior of French workers.U of I OnlyRestricted to the U of I community idenfinitely during batch ingest of legacy ETD

THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE MERCEDES BENZ INVESTMENT ON THE STATE OF ALABAMA

As part of its strategy to attract new businesses, in 1994 the State of Alabama won the Mercedes Benz bid to establish an automobile assembly plant in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at the cost of $222 to$253 million worth of incentives. The study assessed the economic impact of the Mercedes Benz investment using IMPLAN. The IMPLAN industry code 49, industrial construction, and industry code 384, motor vehicle, were used to project the impact of the investment for the construction and production phases respectively. The results from four scenarios indicated that the investment would generate sizable direct and indirect employment, income, output, and tax revenue for the state economy. From the estimated revenue, the pay-out period for the cost of the incentive would be from four to seven years. The scenarios also indicated that the increase in the volume of locally purchased automobile parts will increase the multiplier effects for the state economy. Currently, the direct benefits from the suppliers accrue to other states with established suppliers networks. The finding also suggested a heavy concentration of the impact of Mercedes Benz plant in the north and northeast part of the state. These countries were also the beneficiaries of past agglomeration economics in terms of critical physical infrastructure and human resource development

THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE MERCEDES BENZ INVESTMENT ON THE STATE OF ALABAMA

As part of its strategy to attract new businesses, in 1994 the State of Alabama won the Mercedes Benz bid to establish an automobile assembly plant in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at the cost of $222 to$253 million worth of incentives. The study assessed the economic impact of the Mercedes Benz investment using IMPLAN. The IMPLAN industry code 49, industrial construction, and industry code 384, motor vehicle, were used to project the impact of the investment for the construction and production phases respectively. The results from four scenarios indicated that the investment would generate sizable direct and indirect employment, income, output, and tax revenue for the state economy. From the estimated revenue, the pay-out period for the cost of the incentive would be from four to seven years. The scenarios also indicated that the increase in the volume of locally purchased automobile parts will increase the multiplier effects for the state economy. Currently, the direct benefits from the suppliers accrue to other states with established suppliers networks. The finding also suggested a heavy concentration of the impact of Mercedes Benz plant in the north and northeast part of the state. These countries were also the beneficiaries of past agglomeration economics in terms of critical physical infrastructure and human resource development.economic impact, IMPLAN, Mercedes Benz, spin-off effects, Community/Rural/Urban Development,

ASSESSMENT OF HOMEOWNERSHIP AND ASSET POVERTY IN THE ALABAMA BLACK BELT AND NON-BLACK BELT COUNTIES

This study assessed homeownership and how it is affected by race, residency in or out of Alabama Black Belt, family status, poverty and other variables. All variables showed significant relationship to Alabama homeownership with single-parenthood showing a negative impact on White homeownership but insignificant to Black homeownership in the region