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An Analysis of the Recent Surge in Consumer Debt in Rural Areas

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Growth in aggregate consumer debt in rural areas during the 1983-86 period outpaced that of the Nation. However, most rural households with high consumer debt burdens were capable of paying off all debts with their assets-- nearly one quarter fully paid off all consumer debts within 3 years. Rural residents were found likely to hold significantly less consumer debt than urban residents with similar economic and demographic characteristics. Household income, net worth, recent vehicle expenditures, household size, and homeowner status also significantly affected the level of consumer debt by rural households.

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  • Lerman, Donald L., 1990. "An Analysis of the Recent Surge in Consumer Debt in Rural Areas," Staff Reports 278324, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uerssr:278324
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278324
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