Overview:

Despite its proximity to Boise, Idaho, Malheur remains Oregon’s most impoverished county. The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board is interested in comparing local (Malheur and Boise) and state (Oregon and Idaho) policies related to challenges in hiring people to fill jobs in Malheur, namely (1) regulations around professional licensure standards, (2) childcare options so parents can work and employers can fill their shifts, and (3) housing incentive program effectiveness. We are identifying and analyzing relevant data to identify where there is a mismatch in resources – skilled labor, childcare, and housing and options to alleviate these mismatches.

Teaser Video:

Fellow:

Thamanna Vasan

Thamanna Vasan

Oregon State University, Economics
 
 
 
 

Interns:

Melvin Ma

Melvin Ma

Oregon State University, Computer Science
 
 
 
 

Collin Robinson

Collin Robinson

Southern Oregon University, Computer Science
 
 
 
 

Mentors:

Stuart Reitz

Professor (Extension), Oregon State University

Stakeholder:

Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board (Economic Mobility)