Wal-Mart and Economic Growth of Nebraska Counties

Authors

Gibson Nene, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Azzedine Azzam, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Amalia Yiannaka, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Steven Katchman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

6-1-2005

Comments

Published by University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Abstract

What is the issue and why is it important?

-Wal-Mart has been criticized regarding its socio-economic impact on communities

-Complaints are emanating from:
Consumers, suppliers, competitors, community leaders and labor unions

-Anti-Wal-Mart websites:
Wal-Martsucks.com
Wal-Mart defense
Wal-Martfacts.com