Abstract
 The Economic Benefits of GIS: A County's Perspective Track: Benefit of GIS Author(s): John Halbert Since 1996 the Jefferson County, Alabama, GIS Division of the Department of Information Technology has been tracking the benefits of using GIS. The approach uses a fiscal based system that can be accounted for, measured and presented in a manner that can be examined critically. We now have more than 10 years of data that shows a pattern of growth that is projected to continue. This paper will describe the methods involved in measuring what many may consider intangibles. It will also describe issues that may make it more difficult to measure economic benefits as time and technology changes. John Halbert Jefferson County Information Technologies 716 Richard Arrington JR. Blvd. N Birmingham , AL 35203 US Phone: 205-368-5791 E-mail: halbertj@jccal.org |
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