King Institute Of Regional Economic Studies
The King Institute for Regional Economic Studies (KIRES) was established in 2012 to
expand the 
scope of the King University Regional Economic Studies (KCRES) team. A small KCRES
team was formed in 2010 within King’s School of Business to provide analysis of economic
problems and opportunities confronting the region served by King University. Four
reports were published under the KCRES banner from December 2010 through May 2012.
All reports published by KCRES and KIRES are listed below.
The KIRES has broadened the original mission of the KCRES team to a threefold mission: to build a knowledge base of the regional economy, to inform public and private decision-making and to provide an opportunity for King students to participate in research projects.
The co-directors of KIRES are Dr. Sam Evans (rsevans@king.edu), associate professor of Finance and Economics, and Dr. Randall Blevins (rcblevins@king.edu), dean of the School of Business.
Reports
The Institute publishes up to two full reports per year, in the spring and fall semesters. Occasional reports, primarily student research, will be published as the research is completed.
The following reports are now available:
An Economic and Statistical Analysis of the "War on Coal," July 2016
Measuring Retail’s Contribution to the Tri-Cities Economic Base, September 2015
Demographics of an Aging Southwest Virginia: Implications for the Regional Economy, May 2015
The Role of Health Care in the Knoxville Area Economy: Trends and Economic Impacts, September 2013
Economic Impacts of Job Losses in the Coal Mining Industry, February 2013
Banking Practices and Needs of the Low Income Population of Southwest, Virgina, January 2013.
Economic Impact Multipliers for the Coalfield Region of Southwestern Virginia, May, 2012.
Gasoline Price Forecast Model, April, 2011.
Economic Impact Multipliers for the Mountain Empire Region , December, 2010.
