December 31, 2003
Social and Economic Consequences of Indian Gaming in Oklahoma
Authors: Jonathan B. Taylor, Katherine A. Spilde, Kenneth W. Grant II
Publishers: Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development , Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy
The study analyzes the impacts of Class II gaming operations in Oklahoma and finds that tribal governments are translating revenues and employment opportunities derived from the gaming operations into positive social investment. This change is reflected in quality-of-life improvements within both the tribal communities themselves and in surrounding non-tribal communities.