@article{Cullen:11268,
      recid = {11268},
      author = {Cullen, Anne E.},
      title = {The Determinants of Participation in Land Use-Related  Education and Training: A Case Study of the State of  Michigan},
      address = {2005},
      number = {1097-2016-88623},
      series = {Graduate Research Master's Degree Plan B Papers},
      pages = {51},
      year = {2005},
      abstract = {In recent years, numerous policy makers and educators in  Michigan have advocated increasing participation of land  use planning officials in land use-related education and  training.  The Michigan Land Use Leadership Council,  commissioned by Governor Granholm, recommended that 60% of  planning and zoning officials complete basic land use  planning, zoning, and smart growth educational programs by  2010.  However, while demographic information has been  gathered on planning officials, little empirical research  has been conducted on the determinants of participating in  land use education and training.  This paper uses  regression analysis to estimate and interpret a demand  function for participation in land use-related education  and training.  Results indicate willingness to participate  in land use-related training is a function of education,  perceived benefit, and length in service.  These findings  have important programmatic and policy implications.   Training programs should be geared towards those planning  officials who are beginning to serve.  Educators should  focus on promoting and educating communities and planning  officials on the potential benefits of land use-related  training.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/11268},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.11268},
}