The Economic Value of WTAMU Main Report
This report assesses the impact of West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) on the regional economy and the benefits generated by the university for students, taxpayers, and society. The results of this study show that WTAMU creates a positive net impact on the regional economy and generates a positive return on investment for students, taxpayers, and society.
This report assesses the impact of West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) on the regional economy and the benefits generated by the university for students, taxpayers, and society. The results of this study show that WTAMU creates a positive net impact on the regional economy and generates a positive return on investment for students, taxpayers, and society.
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