Fisherburg is a growing industrial and tourism community with a population of 50,000 and a regional labor force pool of 40,000. A multinational corporation operates an aging paper producing plant in the community. The plant employs almost 1,500 workers and there is some concern that the current recession will force the plant to cut back production. There is even some risk that the plant will close permanently.
During the past year a group of resort owners, riverfront homeowners, and outdoor sports enthusiasts have formed a committee to address river pollution. Their petition for placing a 'clean river' amendment on the ballot in the upcoming local election will soon be considered by the city council. The council president is concerned about the impact of such a ballot issue, and has requested you, an economic consultant, to prepare an objective economic evaluation of potential problems the community faces.

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The Answer of Fisherburg is a growing industrial and tourism community with a population of 50,000 and a regional labor force pool of 40,000. A multinational corporation operates an aging paper producing plant in the community. The plant employs almost 1,500 workers and there is some concern that the current recession will force the plant to cut back production. There is even some risk that the plant will close permanently.
During the past year a group of resort owners, riverfront homeowners, and outdoor sports enthusiasts have formed a committee to address river pollution. Their petition for placing a 'clean river' amendment on the ballot in the upcoming local election will soon be considered by the city council. The council president is concerned about the impact of such a ballot issue, and has requested you, an economic consultant, to prepare an objective economic evaluation of potential problems the community faces.

Fisherburg Is a Growing Industrial and Tourism Community with a Population