Sovereignty, Economic Development, and Human Security in Native American Nations

Author

Producer

American Indian Law Journal

Year

2014

This study explores elements of the sovereignty dynamic in the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Native American nations to assess 1) what benefits Tribal communities glean from this unique relationship; and 2) whether enhanced Tribal sovereignty can enhance overall quality of life for Native Americans.

gaming revenues

intergovernmental relationships

Indian gaming

per capita

poverty

socio-economic disparity

sovereignty

Additional Information

Native Nations

National

Resource Type

Articles and Chapters

Topics

Economic and Community Development

Governance

Health and Social Services

Citation

Guedel, W. Gregory. "Sovereignty, Economic Development, and Human Security in Native American Nations." American Indian Law Journal. Volume III: Issue I, 17-39. Fall 2014. Paper. (https://digitalcommons.law.seattleu.edu/ailj/vol3/iss1/2/, accessed November 30, 2023)

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