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National Reports
Measures and Methods: Four Tenets for Rural Economic Development in the New Economy
Anita Brown-Graham and William Lambe - Carsey Institute
This article offers four tenets for rethinking methods and measures that promote effective economic development in the twenty-first century:
- Innovation is key to driving growth and prosperity in today’s global economy
- Significant capital investments are required to put innovations to use
- Development efforts must seek to protect valuable natural assets
- Development is a “contact sport,” best pursued through dense networks of personal contacts
Strengthening Communities and Economies
"SRDC has just released a new addition to its website that addresses the economic challenges facing our nation and region. Information on the site is organized into five major topics: (1) In the News (which highlights recent articles appearing in the media that have relevance to rural areas); (2) About the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009; (3) Grant opportunities that focus on the economic/financial crisis; (4) Educational resources; and (5) Reports and statistics."
Southern Rural Development Center, 2009 |
National Reports
Rural Broadband At A Glance, 2009 Edition
The size and growth of U.S. Internet use is impressive as it becomes more embedded in national and rural economies...Widespread Internet adoption suggests it has great value to individuals, businesses, and communities. Broadband Internet access is becoming essential for both businesses and households... Although rural residents enjoy widespread access to the Internet, they are less likely to have high-speed, or broadband, Internet access than their urban counterparts.
Peter Stenberg and Sarah Low, editors
USDA - Economic Research Service
Sustaining Grassroots Community-Based Programs: A Toolkit for Community- and Faith-Based Service Providers
Designed to help community and faith-based organizations plan for long-term survival... Read More
Self-Employment in Rural America: The New Reality
This latest installment of the Rural Sociological Society’s policy brief series offers a snapshot of how self-employment is playing out in different locales across the country, with a particular focus on rural areas.The brief also provides key directions for policymakers in supporting and advancing local self-employment. SRDC
Stephen J. Goetz
Rural Realities, Vol. 2, No. 3 (2008) |
