The Wal-Mart effect: Poison or antidote for local communities?

Terry J Fitzgerald () and Ron Wirtz

Fedgazette, 2008, issue Jan, pages 1-5

Abstract: The debate over Wal-Mart is a heated one. How can you tell whether the world’s largest retailer is good or bad for your community?

Keywords: Competition; Community development; Federal Reserve District, 9th; Franchises (Retail trade) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008

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