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New studies demonstrate that preservation can be a powerful economic engine. This report updates the 2002 report.

Hunting and fishing are an important and sizable portion of Colorado's tourism economy. Trip and equipment expenditure estimates for wildlife watching activities away from home rely on much of the same surveys and methodology as the hunting and fishing estimates. However, wildlife watching activities are often bundled with other activities.

A small literature demonstrates that names and initials are correlated with important economic outcomes for firms and individuals. This paper presents the first comprehensive examination of the relationship between alphabetic rank of surname initial and life outcomes. Those outcomes include male investments in human capital and labor market experiences through middle age.

This report illustrates the financial and social significance of arts, cultural and scientific organizations in the metro area. There is a strong foundation of excellence, impact and investment in the arts. The arts continue to break records. The arts continue to evolve. The arts continue to raise up our community.