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- The socio-economic impact of a Polytechnic Institution in a local economy: some insights of field researchPublication . Cunha, Jorge; Alves, João; Carvalho, Luísa; Correia, Florbela; Farinha, Luís; Fernandes, Joana; Ferreira, Manuela; Lucas, Eugénio; Nicolau, Ana; Nunes, Sandra; Nunes, Sara; Oliveira, Pedro; Pereira, Cristina; Pinto, Sandra; Silva, José ManuelHigher Education Institutions (HEI) are considered important mechanisms of regional development. However, due to the current economic recession and budget constraints, HEIs need to demonstrate the impact that their activities have on the surrounding community that contributes for its economic development. Hence, the aim of this paper is to present the results of a model to estimate the economic impact of different HEIs that are located in regions with different socio-economic development. Moreover, the common framework of analysis, whilst considering the different socio-economic realities, allows the comparisons of the results for the different HEIS.
- The impact of polytechnic institutes on the local economyPublication . Alves, João; Carvalho, Luísa; Carvalho, Renato; Correia, Florbela; Cunha, Jorge; Farinha, Luís; Fernandes, Joana; Ferreira, Manuela; Lucas, Eugénio; Mourato, Joaquim; Nicolau, Ana; Nunes, Sara; Nunes, Sandra; Oliveira, Pedro; Pereira, Cristina; Pinto, Sandra; Silva, José ManuelHigher education institutions and, particularly, polytechnic institutes in Portugal are, generally speaking, recognised as key stakeholders in regional development. However, due to the economic recession of recent years and the consequent budget constraints, higher education institutions, now more than ever, need to demonstrate the social and cultural impact of their activities within their communities and, also, their contribution to its economic development. Thus, the aim of this paper is to estimate the economic impact of a group of polytechnic institutes located in regions with diverse socioeconomic realities, by using a common methodology. This common framework enables a comparative study and a better identification of the variables that differentiate the realities of the different regions, the respective polytechnics and their impacts.