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applied economists have formed the Regional
Economic Development Research Laboratory to coordinate and disseminate
research findings on this issue.
Through
the laboratory, they are developing a fiscal and economic impact model
to help local governments, state agencies, and the private sector understand
the impact of public policy initiatives on economic development.
They
are also investigating the impact that economic development in urban areas
has on surrounding rural communities. And they are examining the potential
to stimulate employment growth in urban and rural counties by targeting
industrial recruitment efforts at "clusters" of companies in
similar industries. Other research is analyzing the effectiveness of public
and private venture capital programs in meeting the equity needs of start-up
businesses.
Another study is investigating the unique barriers that former welfare recipients face in the welfare-to-work movement, such as lack of public transportation or child care. The scientists are also analyzing the relationship between education, the quality of public schools, and the rate of economic development in rural communities.
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