Economic Development
Creating Opportunity for Rural People and Places: A State Rural Economic Development Policy Academy
Report is a policy proposal for the CSPA Policy Academy, designed to deliver intensive assistance to states in rural policy development.
Behind the Glitter: The Impact of Tourism on Rural Women in the Southeast
This report, "Behind Glitter: The Impact of Tourism on Rural Women in the Southeast," by Michal Smith, was prepared in August 1989 for The Aspen Institute Rural Economic Policy Program and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, with funding from The Ford Foundation. The report investigates the economic impact of the tourism industry on rural women in the Southeast, arguing that tourism development, as practiced, is a "flawed economic development strategy."
The Impact of Tourism on Rural Women in the Southeast
Paper seeks to shed light on tourism industry jobs, much of which are overwhelmingly female (food servers, maids, and retail clerks).
Rural America and High Technology
Document explores impact of tech industry growth and Rural community capture of job gains.
Community Development Organizations and Research: What Works and Why?
This paper seeks to improve general understanding of how some local and regional nonprofit, public interest organizations successfully use research to inform their rural development strategies.
Letter of Correspondence between Cynthia Duncan, Juan Vicente Palerm, and William A. Diaz.
This file contains a collection of documents primarily focused on the economic and social issues surrounding the apparel industry in the United States, as well as a section detailing research on Hispanic issues in California.
National Perceptions and Political Significance of Rural Areas
Book is a record of the International Symposium on National Perceptions and Political Significance of Rural Areas held at the Aspen Institute's Wye Woods Conference Center on November 18-20, 1988.
Urban Development Grants to Rural Communities
Paper examines the characteristics of Urban Development Action Grants (UDAGs) to rural communities.
Strategies for Communities and States in Rural America
This book examines trends in rural economic growth strategies, provides literature review of previous policy approaches, and strategies for future growth.
Industry Perspective on Development: Transcripts of Interviews with Coal Industry Leaders
In this publication, the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) explores ways in which coal production might contribute more to development in Appalachia.
Coal and Economic Development: A Series of Reports
Report examines coal production, productivity and employment trends in the United States, Appalachia, and eastern and western Kentucky between 1975 and 1984.