Paper entails a MACED researcher’s findings and policy solutions relating to economic stagnation in Appalachia. This paper considers the economic and sociopolitical implications behind rural poverty in Central Appalachia.
Feb. 11th, 2026, 3PM
Join this informal Zoom discussion on what helps regions build long-term capacity.
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