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Rural Development: Patchwork of Federal Programs Needs To Be Reappraised

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date July 28, 1994
Report No. RCED-94-165
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Summary:

The traditional sources of America's economic vitality--such as farming and industries based on natural resources--have undergone gradual yet significant restructuring during the 20th century. This restructuring has been accompanied by long-term economic disappointments: Poverty rates have remained high in rural counties, and unemployment rates have generally been higher in rural areas than in cities. These conditions have fueled an exodus from many rural areas, worsening their problems. This report (1) identifies the factors that influence a rural area's economic success or failure and (2) evaluates whether federal programs efficiently address rural economic problems.

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