Community and Economic Development

Research programs in the community and economic development focus area will deal with the emerging opportunities and threats to the economic structure of rural markets and with the role that new technology plays in local labor markets, as well as with the current dynamics in these markets.

Research will determine what types of development strategies have the most potential to benefit rural communities and who in the community will benefit from the various strategies.  Another component of the research will examine the ingredients necessary for successful business development in each strategy and will assess the capacity of local governments to contribute to the overall development process
There will also be an assessment of the impact of parks and recreation development on growth in rural communities.

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