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Download full textGoetz, Stephan J. – 2000
This paper examines social and economic forces affecting rural areas at the beginning of the 21st century and lists potential strategies to cope with those concerns. Rural development is necessary to place rural and urban areas on a more equal footing, compensate for the youth "brain drain," preserve the retirement-option value, relieve…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Futures (of Society), Land Use, Local Government
Marshall, Chris; And Others – 1977
Since the burden of improving quality of life is often squarely placed on the shoulders of public decision makers, this report (one of the products of Project 2142) provides a basis for assisting county-level decision makers in the planning process. Statistics that "indicate" the social well being or quality of life experienced by people…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Communications, Decision Making, Economic Factors
