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The Effect Of Local Economic Development Policy On Employment Growth In Rural Counties In The Mid-Atlantic Region

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  • James, Sara-Beth
  • Ilvento, Thomas W.
  • Hastings, Steven E.

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This paper analyzes the role of local economic development strategies on employment. Data were collected on employment changes in 146 nonmetro counties along with a survey of economic development offices (99 surveys, 67.8%). Using OLS, results show that counties that increased economic development emphasis had higher employment growth.

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  • James, Sara-Beth & Ilvento, Thomas W. & Hastings, Steven E., 2002. "The Effect Of Local Economic Development Policy On Employment Growth In Rural Counties In The Mid-Atlantic Region," Staff Papers 15831, University of Delaware, Department of Food and Resource Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:udelsp:15831
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.15831
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