pt. 1. The history and measurement of Wal-Mart. The chain store historically considered
The diffusion of Wal-Mart's entrance
pt. 2. The commercial impacts. The labor market impacts of Wal-Mart
The impact of Wal-Mart on the market for goods and services
The impact of Wal-Mart on the aggregate economy
pt. 3. The fiscal impacts of Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart and local tax revenues
Wal-Mart and local expenditures
Wal-Mart and antipoverty programs
pt. 4. Social impacts of Wal-Mart. The poor, the philanthropist, and the mom-and-pop store
The social aspects of labor market : Unions and participation
Wal-Mart and the local environment : Ghost boxes and sprawl
pt. 4. State and local public policy and Wal-Mart. State and local restrictions on Wal-Mart
On loving and hating Wal-Mart : A summary and policy recommendations.
