Economic Development in Hawai'i

Overview

This book offers a bold reimagining of Hawaii's economy by exploring how localized innovation, community-led tourism, and regenerative development models can create a more resilient, equitable future.

Target Audience

Targeted toward scholars, policy makers, and practitioners in economics, sustainability, and tourism, this book examines the limitations of Hawaii's historical dependence on mass tourism and proposes pathways to diversify economic opportunity while protecting cultural and ecological resources.

Key Topics

Key topics include destination management strategies, agritourism, regenerative tourism, the role of Native Hawaiian stewardship, and the integration of microeconomic theory into policymaking.

Research and Approach

Drawing on recent data, field case studies, and emerging public-private collaborations, this book addresses a central question: How can Hawaii's shift from an extractive economic model to one that prioritizes community well-being and long-term sustainability?

Conclusion

The resulting book connects academic insight with grassroots innovation to help inform Hawaii's economic transformation in the mid-2020s.